New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 7 - (APPENDIX A) INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANNING PROCESS
Section 8.371.7.16 - ACTIVITY 2: CASE MANAGER ASSIGNED

A. For the individual moving to the community the social worker shall, after identification of the probable area of relocation, provide the individual and mail to the parent/guardian a listing of eligible case management agencies that serve the individual's probable area of relocation. The Jackson transition representative (JTR) shall also provide the individual and the parent/guardian with the information necessary for them to make an informed selection. The parent/ guardian, in consultation with the individual, shall, within 21 days of the date the list was mailed, select a case management agency.

B. The social worker shall confirm, in writing, the selection of the agency with the individual, the agency, the parent/guardian and the case management unit of the community programs bureau of the DDD. The social worker shall identify the date by which a case manager must be assigned. The agency shall assign a case manager by the date contained in the written confirmation, which shall be no later than 90 days prior to the initial TIDT meeting described in Activity 11. The assigned case manager must be located in or close to the probable area of relocation but in no instance more than 150 miles from the probable area of relocation.

C. This activity is to be accomplished concurrently with Activity 7, selection of community service provider(s), whenever possible.

D. If, within 85 days of the established initial TIDT meeting described in Activity 11, the parent/ guardian has not consulted with the individual and selected a case management agency, the authority shall consult with the individual and make the selection.