New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 2 - AGE
Part 4 - DESIGNATION OF PLANNING AND SERVICE AREAS
Section 9.2.4.11 - CRITERIA FOR PSA DESIGNATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The department shall divide the state into distinct planning and service areas, considering the following criteria:
A. Geographical distribution of older individuals in the state;
B. Incidence of the need for supportive services, nutrition services, multipurpose senior centers, legal assistance, and other services;
C. Distribution of older individuals who have greatest economic need, particularly those with low-incomes;
D. Distribution of older individuals residing in rural areas;
E. Distribution of minority older individuals;
F. Distribution of older individuals with limited English proficiency;
G. Distribution of older individuals who have greatest social need;
H.Distribution of Native
American Indian elders;
I.Distribution of resources available to provide services;
J.Boundaries of existing areas within the state which were drawn for the planning or administration of supportive services programs; and
K.Location of units of general purpose local government within the state.