Consistent with federal law, the department, in connection with the administration of the compact entered into pursuant to this act, shall include in any state plan made pursuant to the federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-272), Titles IV(e) and XIX of the Social Security Act and any other applicable federal laws the provision of adoption assistance and medical assistance for which the federal government pays some or all of the cost. The department shall apply for and administer all relevant federal aid in accordance with law.
History: Laws 1985, ch. 133, § 6.
Cross references. — For the federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, see 42 U.S.C. § 602 et seq.
For Titles IV(e) and XIX of the Social Security Act, see 42 U.S.C. § 670 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 7B - Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance
Section 40-7B-2 - Human services department to administer compact; rules and regulations.
Section 40-7B-3 - Supplementary agreements.
Section 40-7B-4 - Financial arrangements.
Section 40-7B-5 - Special provisions relating to medical assistance.