Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support for low income individuals with disabilities. If the individual is a child, the family’s income becomes the eligibility criteria. SSI comes with a Medicaid card. Although Medicaid is a federal program, it is state specific. New Mexico Medicaid rules and regulations apply to NM residents. https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/ How to Apply for Supplemental Security Income – Tipsheet
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Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT) The FIT Program is a statewide program that provides early intervention services to infants, toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and families in New Mexico. Early intervention provides activities and strategies for families to use to promote their child’s development throughout the day. Early intervention can make a lifetime of difference! Making a referral to a FIT program FIT: Making a Referral Brochure Making a Referral to the Family Infant Toddler Program Video Eligibility Determination: Developmental Delay Established condition At risk – biological/medical At risk – environmental