Hilltop Assists New Mexico in Obtaining Medicaid Waiver Renewal to Continue Mi Via Program

The Hilltop Institute assisted the New Mexico Human Services Department with preparing the renewal applications to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Mi Via (My Way) self-directed waiver program. The program operates under two Section 1915(c) Medicaid waivers—one for individuals who might otherwise require care in a nursing home and the other for individuals with developmental disabilities. With Mi Via, participants can avoid institutionalization and remain at home or in the community. Participants manage their own budget and may choose from a wide array of home and community-based services, ranging from supports for community living to health and wellness supports. Hilltop worked with New Mexico on the initial design of Mi Via, originally launched in 2006. Mi Via is recognized as one of the most innovative Medicaid self-directed waiver programs in the country.

October 6, 2009