AN ACT

RELATING TO MEDICAID; AUTHORIZING SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN INJURIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of the Public Assistance Act is enacted to read:

     "BRAIN INJURY--SERVICES AUTHORIZED.--Subject to the availability of state funds and consistent with Title 19 of the federal Social Security Act, the department shall provide services to persons with brain injuries, with emphasis on long-term disability services provided through home- and community-based programs."

     Section 2. APPROPRIATION.--Two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the aging and long-term services department for expenditure in fiscal years 2005 and 2006, in cooperation with the human services department, to provide services to persons with brain injuries with emphasis on long-term disability services provided through home- and community-based programs. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall revert to the general fund.

     Section 3. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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