N.M. Admin. Code § 9.2.4.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 9.2.4.11 - CRITERIA FOR PSA DESIGNATION

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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 9.2.4.11

Recompiled 10/01/01

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 12, June 30, 2015, eff. 6/30/2015