Developmental Disabilities Supports Division
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) oversees three home and community based Medicaid waiver programs. These include the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (Traditional Waiver), the Medically Fragile Waiver (Traditional Waiver), Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver and the Supports Waiver. Our Intake and Eligibility Bureau manages the Central Registry for individuals waiting for services. DDSD also provides several State General Funded Services.
Rate Study and Provider Capacity Assessment
- PCG Provider Capacity Assessment Report
- Response to PCG Rate Study Public Comments - 09/07/2023
- NM DDSD HCBS Waivers Rate Study Final Report
- Stakeholder Engagement Link
- Rate Study Timelines
- NM ACQ Subcommittee Initial PowerPoint
- NM ACQ Mathematical Rate Study PowerPoint
- 2023 Time Study FAQ
- NM ACQ Email Communication 1.31.23
- Rate Study Mi Via Survey
- NM ACQ Subcommittee - 11/15/2022
- Rate Study-Capacity Assessment Kickoff - 10/20/2022
- Provider Capacity Assessment Report - 09/28/2023
- Provider Capacity Assessment Power Point Presentation - 09/28/2023
COVID-19 Information for DD Providers
We have put up a new page with the latest information for DD providers in relation to dealing with COVID-19. For information, publications and resources specific to the topic of handling COVID-19 please navigate to the new COVID-19 Information for DD Providers page.
Core Values
Mission and Vision:
To serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a comprehensive system of person centered community supports so that individuals live the lives they prefer, where they are respected, empowered, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Guiding Principles:
To act with:
- Accountability
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and honor commitments to each other and persons supported by our waiver programs.
- Collaboration
- Partner with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, internal and external stakeholders to share expertise and ideas to work toward common goals.
- Respect
- Appreciate the dignity, knowledge, and contributions of all persons.
- Transparency
- Promote trust through clear and direct communication with internal and external stakeholders
To be:
- Person Centered
- Cultivate a safe and trusted system that is designed around individual needs.
- Proactive
- Identify and address risks before they become issues. Prevent isolated issues from becoming systemic.
- Innovative
- Implement creative solutions that anticipate individuals’ evolving needs.
- Inclusive
- Work with providers and educate communities in providing services that meet individuals where they are.
Learn More
Please see our DDSD Acronyms and DDSD Master List of Definitions documents for references of common acronyms, abbreviations and definitions used throughout many sections of our website.
Need DDSD Assistance?
DDSD created the Regional Office Request for Assistance RORA, system to promote communication with external and internal partners and to provide a forum for raising concerns to DDSD. DDSD will review all submitted RORAs in a timely fashion then strategically employ assistance as necessary.
Please be aware: This is not an incident report form. Submission of this form does not constitute reporting as required by law. Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Deaths must be reported to our toll-free hotline: 1-800-445-6242.
RORAs may now be submitted electronically or via fax.
The electronic form can be found here: RORA Form
The fax form can be accessed here:
Reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
Visit our Reporting Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation Page, to make a report.
Upcoming Events
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
Popular Events
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
News Articles
Latest
- State shows commitment to safeguarding DD Waiver program participants through increased investigations and oversight. (November 29, 2023)
- Dawn Sanchez named Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health (November 17, 2023)
- Dr. José A. Acosta appointed to head the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (June 20, 2023)
Popular
- Department of Health terminates agreements with four providers delivering services to people on the developmental disabilities waiver (March 10, 2023)
- Walking Challenge Promotes Healthy Living (January 17, 2018)
- Know Your Rights Campaign (November 10, 2016)
Publications
Latest
- Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver Newsletter (2023-11) (Newsletter)
- DDSD Numbered Memo 2023-11 (General)
- New Mexico Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) Form (Form)
Popular
- Therapy Services: Evaluation Template – OT Initial Evaluation Template (Form)
- Tis a Fearful Thing Poem (General)
- Occupational Therapy: Assessment Data Set Form (Form)