New Mexico § 13-7-36 - Level of care determinations for the provision of mental health or substance use disorder services
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-7-36 — Level of care determinations for the provision of mental health or substance use disorder services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-7-36. Level of care determinations for the provision of mental health or substance use disorder services
A. An insurer shall provide coverage for all in-network mental health or substance
use disorder services, consistent with generally recognized standards of care, including
placing an insured into a medically necessary level of care. B. Changes in level and duration of care shall be determined by the insured's provider
in consultation with the insurer. C. Level of care determinations shall include placement of an insured into a facility
that provides detoxification services, a hospital, an inpatient rehabilitation treatment
facility or an outpatient treatment program. D. Level of care services for an insured with a mental health or substance use disorder
shall be based on the mental health or substance use disorder needs of the insured
rather than arbitrary time limits.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 13-7-36
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-7-36 cover?
Section 13-7-36 ("Level of care determinations for the provision of mental health or substance use disorder services") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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