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.
[9.2.4.11 NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule No. 95-4.12, 6/30/2015]