Government Benefits in New Mexico
66 assistance programs available to New Mexico residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.
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Medicaid in New Mexico: Expanded
New Mexico expanded Medicaid in 2014. New Mexico has the highest SNAP participation rate in the country and covers roughly 40% of its population through Medicaid.
Benefits in New Mexico
New Mexico has consistently high benefit participation rates reflecting its status as one of the poorest states. The state uses broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP, extending access to households up to 165% FPL. New Mexico's Medicaid program (Centennial Care) is a managed care model. The state Human Services Department administers SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF (called NM Works) through Benefit Offices across the state. New Mexico also provides a state child tax credit.
Main agency: New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) ↗
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