2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 27-4-2 — Definitions.

27-4-2. Definitions.

As used in the Special Medical Needs Act [ 27-4-1 to 27-4-5 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "department" means the income support division of the human services department;   

B.     "board" means the income support division of the human services department;   

C.     "aged person" means one who has attained the age of sixty-five years and does not have a spouse financially able, according to regulations of the board, to furnish support;   

D.     "disabled person" means one who has attained the age of eighteen years and is determined to be permanently and totally disabled according to regulations of the board; and   

E.     "blind person" means one who is determined to be blind according to regulations of the board.