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Medigap bill passes House, heads to Governor’s desk
SANTA FE – A bill giving more than 70,000 New Mexicans who rely on Medicare supplement insurance to cover out-of-pocket health costs the freedom to change their coverage each year—without risking denial over pre-existing conditions – passed the House late Tuesday and...
Medigap bill passes Senate, heads to House
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate voted on Thursday to strengthen consumer protections for Medicare supplement insurance enrollees, sending Senate Bill 21 to the House in a bipartisan show of support. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Wilson, Campos, Hickey,...
House bill would expand Medicare consumer protections
SANTA FE – State aging and insurance officials are urging lawmakers to support Senate Bill 21 and strengthen consumer protections for Medicare enrollees who have Medigap coverage.The bill would allow beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare and Medigap supplemental...
Aging Department to present budget at legislature
SANTA FE – Next week, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department will ask lawmakers to approve a $109.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027, which focuses on expanding senior services and supporting caregivers “This budget reflects what we’re hearing from...
Aging department marks year of expanded services for seniors
SANTA FE – In 2025, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department advanced a wide range of policies, programs, and partnerships to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across the state live with dignity and independence. “This past year...
Aging budget strengthens safety and support for seniors
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is requesting $8.2 million in general fund representing an 11% general fund increase from the previous year. “New Mexico’s older adults need a strong, responsive support network,” said Aging...
State launches Kinship Caregiving Pilot Program in Rio Arriba and San Juan Counties
SANTA FE – The state has begun accepting applications in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program. .Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist...
State marks National Residents’ Rights Month in October
New Mexico names Erin Anderson as long-term care ombudsman SANTA FE – As the state marks National Residents’ Rights Month, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) today announced the appointment of Erin Anderson as the new state ombudsman, to...
New Mexicans encouraged to review healthcare coverage during Medicare fall open enrollment
SANTA FE – The state is urging New Mexicans to take charge of their healthcare coverage by making informed choices during this year’s Medicare fall open enrollment. From October 15 through December 7, older adults and people with disabilities can make important...
New Mexico awarded $1.2M federal grant to expand respite care
SANTA FE – New Mexico has been selected to receive a competitive $1.2 million national Lifespan Respite Grant from the Administration for Community Living. The grant, to be distributed over three years, is sponsored through the federal government and will be overseen...