Medically Fragile Waiver Program:
The Medically Fragile Waiver Program helps New Mexicans with developmental disabilities and a medically fragile condition live in their homes. It is a Medicaid Waiver program that provides the same services that would be given in an institution. Services can be received from only one Medicaid Waiver Program at a time, even if the individual qualifies for more than one Waiver. For more information, call the Medically Fragile Program at 1-877-696-1472.

Services Available Through the Medically Fragile Program:
Services include: Case Management (by Registered Nurses only), Private Duty Nursing (RN & LPN), Home Health Aide, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychosocial Counseling, Nutritional Counseling and Respite. Learn more about the Medically Fragile Waiver.

How to Apply:
Registration for the DD Waiver can be made in person or by phone at the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Regional Offices or in person at the local Income Support Division (ISD) Office.

If registration is made by phone at the DDSD Regional Office, the Eligibility Worker will complete the Waiver Services Registration Form (MAD 325), date stamp and initial when the form was completed. DDSD will mail an Application Packet to the registrant or the registrant's representative that includes a copy of the date stamped MAD 325.

If the registrant comes into the DDSD Regional Office to complete the MAD 325, a copy of the date stamped form will be provided to the registrant or registrant's representative. To see list of addresses and phone numbers of DDSD Regional Offices click here.

Registration can also be made in person at the local Income Support Division Office. The registrant will be given a date stamped receipt. ISD will mail the registration form to the local DDSD Regional Office for processing. To find your local Income Support Division office, please go to www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd.

See our Medically Fragile Waiver Program Family Gallery (click here)


See Medicaid Eligibility Home and Community Based Waiver Services Section C.

See: HSD - Medical Assistance Bureau

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