1. A. Duty of the department: To the extent funds are made available for the purposes of the act, Section 24-1A.3.1E NMSA 1978, the department shall provide a program for enabling the development of new primary health care services or facilities. The department in establishing the program for new primary health care services or facilities will give consideration to proposals for planning as well as for implementation.

2. B. Eligibility: To be eligible to receive funds to assist in planning for the development of primary health care services or facilities in HCUA(s) designated for primary health care needs, eligible program(s) shall:

   (1) be a New Mexico nonprofit community based entity with Federal Internal Revenue Service 501c(3) tax exempt status, local government or tribal government;

   (2) have a local or regional primary health care advisory board whose membership is generally representative of the HCUA(s) for which it is developing the primary health care plan; and

   (3) meet other requirements as determined by the department.

[7.29.3.9 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 29.3.10, 10/16/06]