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.
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 to apply for New MexiCare?
- 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
How do I apply?
Welcome to our Online Application – New MexiCare Program!
The Online Application is for interested applicants who would like to apply for the New MexiCare Program for financial assistance and training to caregivers.
New Application
In order to start an application, you will need to create an account by registering using a valid email address. Once you start an application you can save it and continue the process at a later time. After the application is submitted, it will then be reviewed, and you will be contacted by our staff for next steps. With your account you will also be able to check the status of your application(s) online.
Applications prior to July 6, 2025
If you submitted an application before July 6, 2025 using the previous system, you will need to link your old application when using the new website by creating a new account.
Please note that by completing and submitting this information is not a final determination of eligibility. Submission is not a guarantee that services will be provided. Additional information may be requested by program staff in order to determine your eligibility.
Check Your Application
View your application status or continue your application.
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
