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We are committed to people with developmental disabilities or medically fragile health conditions, their families, friends and anyone committed to supporting and advocating for individuals with special needs in New Mexico. To learn more about DDSD (see Who We Are).

Our goal for this site is to be welcoming, informative, and up-to-date. Whether you are visiting for assistance or information, we hope you find this site useful (see Using this Site). We invite you to explore our web site (see Overview). See:DDSD Site Map

 

RFP CLOSED:

3/14/2013 - CLOSED: RFP# DDSD-13-01: Proposals from individuals and agencies are being sought for an array of projects and services to be provided for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Services and projects are sought for all counties and regions of New Mexico. click here (posted to website 2/11/2013).

2/22/2013 - RFP DDSD 13-01 Question & Answer Document

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) WAIVER IMPLEMENTATION

 

DD Waiver Implementation: For all information about the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Implementation, click here

Note: This section has been updated to include information on the new 2012 DD Waiver services and information for transition directions that is provided under the dual system. Now update includes new policy and procedures, instructions for Therapists, Molina Sample Forms and DDSD Fair Hearings Fact Sheet. Allocation Tip Sheet. Allocation Reporting Form, link to MAD 378 Abstract, DD Waiver Service Standards has been updated to version APRIL 2013. The 2012 DD Waiver Standards are revised April 23, 2013, Effective Date: November 1, 2012. Now includes updated DD Waiver Budget Worksheets. Last Update on: 5/8/2013.

ACT New Mexico - Access Community TogetherAccess Community Together

New Mexico's Department of Health (DOH) is improving the system of services offered to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive community-based services through the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DDW) program. This series of changes to improve services is named “ACT – New Mexico.” ACT stands for Access Community Together. The DOH is committed to these changes to assure services in the future for people currently served and the thousands who are waiting. URL: www.actnewmexico.org/

IMPORTANT DDSD INFORMATION




12/26/2012 - General Events Report (GER) Guide: click here (revised: 12/20/2012: posted to website 12/26/2012).

1/23/2013 - DDSD Prior Approval Form: DD Waiver Standards Requirement For Prior Approval By DDSD Regional Office Provider Request Form (link to web page location).

arrowIncentive Counties:
Incentive Counties by Serviceadobe December 18, 2012 Final Rate Models.


12/21/2012 - DDSD TOOLKITS Please note: At this time the forms in the Toolkits cannot be filled out electronically. We are currently working on this and will have upgrades that will allow for the forms to filled out electronically and have calculating fields. Please check back very soon.
arrowAdult Nursing Toolkit:(last revised: 3/22/2013)
ANS Eligibility Parameter Toolkitadobe.
ANS Eligibility Parameter Toolkit Guidanceadobe.
ANS Prior Auth Request Form (ANSPAR)adobe.
ANS Prior Auth Request Form (ANSPAR) Instructionsadobe.

arrowIntensive Medical Living Services:
IMLS Eligibility Parameter Toolkitadobe.
IMLS Prior Auth Formadobe.
IMLS Nurses Worksheetadobe.
Agency nurse Instructions for the Prior Auth form and Worksheetadobe.

arrowBehavior Support Consultation: (last revised: 4/01/2013)
Behavioral Services Consultation Prior Authorization Request (BSCPAR) Instructionsadobe.
Behavioral Services Consultation Prior Authorization Request (BSCPAR) Formadobe.
Behavioral Support Consultation (BSC) Clinical Necessity Criteriaadobe.
Resource Allocation Model for Behavioral Support Consultationadobe.
Positive Behavior Supports Assessment Guideadobe.
Positive Behavior Supports Plan (PBSP) Guideadobe
Positive Behavior Supports Assessment (PBSA) Templateadobe.

arrowTherapy Services Toolkit:(last revised: 4/3/2013)
TSPAR Instructions for Therapists.adobe.
Therapy Service Prior Authorization Request (TSPAR) Formadobe.
Please note that the DDSD website has a link to Therapy Documentation Guidelines for the 2012 DD waiver.

6/17/2011 - eCHAT:
arroweCHAT Update June 17, 2011. DDSD Policies for Therap Health Tracker and Health Passport features regarding mandates to use Health Tracker and Health Passport features of the Therap system. Effective date 11/1/2011.
arroweCHAT Update November 8, 2010adobe. Data entry appears to be going relatively smoothly for most providers. However, we have had some questions come up which we’d like to address here to make it easier for all. Please share this information with all relevant persons in your organization.
arrowProvider instructions for eCHAT and associated processes and provider feedback directions, click hereadobe. To register with Therap, all agencies are required to complete a Provider Self-Provisioning process, click hereadobe.

DDSD ARA 2007 DD Waiver Individual Budget Plan:
arrowARA Adult Category - 1/1/2011
arrowARA Adult Community Supports updated 6/29/2012
arrowARA Childrens Category - 1/1/2011
arrowARA YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY - 1/1/2011
arrowARA Young Adult Community Supports - 1/1/2011


Clinical Services Bureau (CSB):

HEALTH ALERT!

arrowMay 2013 - HEALTH ALERT: Scalding Alertadobe
arrowOCTOBER 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bulk Laxative Choking Alertadobe
arrowMAY 2009 - HEALTH ALERT: Bowel Obstruction Alertadobe

OTHER CSB INFORMATION:

arrow10/7/2012 - Career Opportunity: The Clinical Services Bureau wants to add more therapists, to find out more information please contact Felicia Vidro, Therapy Services Coordinator Tel: 1-505-841-5878, Email: felicia.vidro@state.nm.us.

arrow7/31/2012 - The SAFE Clinic: The Safe Clinic has added more therapists, to schedule an appointment contact Deirdre Muldoon Tel: 505-272-0285, Email: dmuldoon@salud.unm.edu
arrow8/27/2010 - To view our new Aspiration policy and procedure click here
arrow2/16/2010 - Medically Fragile Waiver Family Photo Gallery

arrow11/18/2009 - Revised AT Fund application
arrow3/27/2009 - New Posting of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)


Medical and Dental Healthcare:
arrow7/20/2010 - HCC Documents Effectiveness Survey
arrow6/08/2010 - DDSD Autism Services
arrow3/27/2009 - The Dental Clinic information handout
arrow11/24/2009 - The Healthcare Coordination Guidance
arrow11/25/2009 - Unique Assistive Technology Solutions
arrow2/06/2008- Technical Assistance Guideline on Guardianship adobe

Provider Updates:
arrow 5/26/2010 - Consultants Needed To Provide Services For Mi Via Waiver Recipients: Click Here
arrow 8/11/2010 - Technical Assistance Guideline for Providers For Service Delivery Documentation
arrow 6/21/2010 - Fiscal year 2011 Community Inclusion Performance Contract
arrow 2/15/2010 - Outlier Process and Tools for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver - effective date February 15, 2010
arrow 2/01/2010 - Provider Update: Retroactive Reviews memo - effective date February 15, 2010
arrow3/26/2009 - The DDSD Monthly Provider Invoice and the Invoice Instructions for providers of Adult State General Fund, Respite and non-direct Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program services
arrow 5/04/2009 - DD and MF Provider Enrollment Information (updated: 5/2009)


Case Management:
arrow3/12/2013 - Link to MAD-MR 13-02 Revised MAD 378 ( ICF/IDD and DD HCBS Waiver - LTC Assessment Abstract)
arrow6/25/2010 - Clarification of ISP Revision Documentation
arrow6/17/2010 - New Case Managers Site Visit Forms
arrowCase Managers resources and information about case management

Policy and Procedure:
arrowApproval of all Annual Individual Service Plans by Molina -TPA Directors Release and Instructions
arrowClick here to learn more about DDSD Policies and Procedures

Standards:
arrow4/27/2009 - The FY 2010 State General Fund Service Standards (Effective Date July 1, 2009)
arrow4/17/2007 - The DD Waiver Service Standards (Effective Date April 1, 2007)

Community and Technical Assistance Guidance:
arrow9/8/2010 - Alternatives to Guardianship Brochure in Englishadobe and Spanishadobe
arrowLearn about the most recent information on Emergency Preparedness
arrow9/7/2009 - Visit the new Meaningful Days in New Mexico website
arrow7/08/2008 - New Mexico's PATH to Better Lives

DDSD Specific Resources:
arrow8/24/2008 - The DDSD Request for Regional Office Intervention form





FACTS ABOUT THE NEW MEXICO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTS DIVISION
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Department of health

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Most Requested Links

left arrow to linkAutism Services
left arrow to linkCommunity Practice Reviews - Lyn Rucker

left arrow to linkFitting the Pieces Together: A Parents Handbook on applying for the DD Waiver
left arrow to linkIndividual Service Plan (ISP)

left arrow to linkDD, FIT, SGF and MF Waiver Program Standards

left arrow to linkCase Management

left arrow to linkClinical Services Bureau

left arrow to linkContinuum of Care Project

left arrow to linkEligibility
left arrow to linkFamily Infant Toddler Program
left arrow to linkMi Via Waiver
left arrow to linkHow to Become a Provider
left arrow to linkFamily Focus
left arrow to linkDDSD Regional Offices
left arrow to linkRespite Services
left arrow to linkSupported Employment Services
left arrow to linkMaking Employment First a Reality in New Mexico: Resources
left arrow to linkThe Dental Clinic
left arrow to linkTherap Services


New Mexico Health and Social Service Resources

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