New MexiCare
New MexiCare is Here to Help You!
New MexiCare provides financial assistance and training to caregivers who are assisting friends or family members with daily activities due to physical or cognitive limitations. The goal of the program is to allow older adults to thrive in their homes and communities as an alternative to nursing home placements and to help reduce emergency department visits.
New Mexico residents, except those who live in Bernalillo and Dona Ana counties where the program is not currently in place, may be eligible for funding to pay caregivers for home care services.
New MexiCare Success Story
How to Apply
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Applicant must be age 60+
- Have cognitive or physical limitations requiring assistance with two or more activities of daily living such as: feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, incontinence, toileting, and/or ambulating (walking)
- Monthly Income Level
- Up to $3,387/Mo for Individuals
- Up to $6,774/Mo for Couples
- Resource Limits (total for savings plus checking accounts)
- Up to $20,322/Mo for Individuals
- Up to $40,644/Mo for Couples
What do I need?
- Documents that show who you are a current driver’s license; government issued ID
- Documents that show how much money you earn monthly: 3 months of bank statements (checking and savings)
- Documents needed from caregiver: current driver’s license; government issued ID; Social Security Card
- Documents needed for transportation: Copy of vehicle registration; copy of vehicle insurance
- Complete Application
- Upload documents we need from you
Other Ways to Apply
Interested individuals may also apply by contacting New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 and select Option #4
- Complete application via phone
- Email documents we need from you to newmexicare@altsd.nm.gov
How do I apply?
Interested individuals may apply online by clicking here:
Application Steps
Step 1: Apply for New MexiCare
Complete application online or via phone at 1-800-432-2080 and select Option #4
Step 2: Complete Home Visit
Gather required information, complete in-home assessment
Step 3: Complete background check
Caregiver completes background check
Step 4: Complete required caregiver training
Caregiver completes 6 hours of online training per year
Step 5: Approval
ALTSD notifies participant and caregiver of start date
New MexiCare Counties Served
New MexiCare currently serves most counties in the state of New Mexico, with the exceptiond of Bernalillo and Doña Ana County
