What is the Disabled and Elderly Waiver Program?

The Disabled and Elderly Waiver program is provided by the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Care Services Department. In order to receive services through the D&E Waiver, a person must be granted an allocation from A

-Meet certain financial guidelines and

-Need assistance in at least 3 activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, shopping, cognitive assistance, meal preparation, bowel and bladder assistance.

Through the D&E waiver a consumer is provided a Case Manager who oversees a plan of care that can include services from many different agencies including

Homemaker services or in home respite

Private duty nursing

Environmental modifications

Occupational and Physical therapy

Speech therapy

Assisted living

Emergency Response Services

Adult Day Health

Homemakers in the D&E program will provide either homemaker services or respite services for the consumer.