MAD administers the state medicaid program and other health care programs. MAD pays for medically necessary services furnished to eligible recipients who qualify for public assistance programs, institutional care programs, and optional programs under federal Social Security Act and other designated programs. See 27-2-12 et seq. NMSA 1978 (Repl. Pamp. 2007). Coverage of services by medicaid is based on the federal Social Security Act, as amended, and subject to the appropriations and availability of federal and state funds. Administration may be provided through designated contractors and other state agencies.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.300.6.9