1. A. Standard of need for purposes of the Special Medical Needs Act [27-4-1 NMSA 1978] shall be determined in accordance with regulations adopted by the board.
2. B. The board shall define by regulation exempt and nonexempt income and resources. Medical expenses shall not be deducted from either income or resources in determining eligibility.

History: 1953 Comp., § 13-15-4, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 311, § 4; 1975, ch. 187, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Community property principles should determine definition of income under section, as property acquired during marriage by either husband or wife, or both, is presumed to be community property pursuant to Section 40-3-12A NMSA 1978. Herrera v. Health & Soc. Servs., 1978-NMCA-118, 92 N.M. 331, 587 P.2d 1342, cert. denied, 92. N.M. 353, 588 P.2d 554.

Law reviews. — For note, "Medical Benefits Awarded to an Illegal Alien: Perez v. Health and Social Services," see 9 N.M.L. Rev. 89 (1978-79).