New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 308 - MANAGED CARE PROGRAM
Part 8 - MEMBER EDUCATION
Section 8.308.8.11 - MEMBER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) to be treated with respect and with due consideration for his or her dignity and privacy;

(2) to receive information on available treatment options and alternatives, presented in a manner appropriate to his or her condition and ability to understand such information;

(3) to make and have honored his or her advance directive that is consistent with state and federal laws;

(4) to receive covered services in a nondiscriminatory manner;

(5) to participate in decisions regarding his or her health care, including the right to refuse treatment;

(6) to be free from any form of restraint or seclusion used as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience or retaliation, as specified in federal regulations on the use of restraints and seclusion;

(7) to request and receive a copy of his or her medical records and to request that they be amended or corrected as specified in 45 CFR 164.524 and 526;

(8) to choose an authorized representative to be involved, as appropriate, in making his or her health care decisions;

(9) to provide informed consent;

(10) to voice grievances concerning the care provided by the MCO;

(11) to appeal any action regarding medicaid services that the member or his or her authorized representative or authorized provider believes is erroneous;

(12) to protect the member, his or her authorized representative or authorized provider who uses the grievance, appeal, and HSD administrative hearing processes from fear of retaliation;

(13) to choose from among contracted providers in accordance with his or her MCO's prior authorization requirements;

(14) to receive information about covered services and how to access these covered services, and providers;

(15) to be free from harassment by the MCO or its contracted providers in regard to contractual disputes between the MCO and the provider;

(16) to participate in understanding physical and behavioral health problems and developing mutually agreed-upon treatment goals; and

(17) to be assured that the MCO complies with any other applicable federal and state laws including: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as implemented by regulations in 45 CFR part 80; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as implemented by regulations 45 CFR part 91; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (regarding education programs and activities); Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

(1) to provide information that the MCO and providers need in order to care for the member, such information includes, but is not limited to the member's:

(2) to follow the care plans and instructions from his or her provider that have been agreed upon;

(3) to keep a scheduled appointment; and

(4) to reschedule or cancel a scheduled appointment rather than simply fail to keep it.