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Kevin S. Settlement
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State to host Medicaid and SNAP information roadshow in Socorro Nov. 16 

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) invites Socorro residents to attend a free, in-person information session on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 4p.m. to help New Mexicans understand new federal Medicaid requirements.  

The HCA will explain the new work or activity rules which start Jan. 1, 2027 for most adults ages 19-64. The informational session will explain who must meet them and who may be exempt. The session will also cover:   

  • More frequent Medicaid renewals: Medicaid members subject to the work or activity rule may need to renew every six months instead of every 12 months  
  • Changes in Medicaid eligibility for some lawfully present immigrants  
  • New limits on retroactive coverage (ability to pay past medical bills) for new Medicaid applicants  
  • Where to find job or volunteering opportunities to meet the new requirements  

Attendees will learn what Medicaid members can do to keep their benefits and how advocates can help spread the word. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.    

Socorro – Keep Your Benefits NM information session: 

  • Date: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Location: New Mexico Tech (NMT) Workman Center, Room 101, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801 

For information about federal Medicaid and SNAP changes, available help and partner outreach materials, visit HCA.NM.GOV/KeepYourBenefitsNM. 

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About the New Mexico Health Care Authority 

The New Mexico Health Care Authority connects New Mexicans to the care and support they need to live healthy, full lives. The agency administers Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cash assistance, child support services, and behavioral health care across the state. HCA also oversees the State Health Benefits program for state employees and manages the Health Care Affordability Fund to help make coverage more affordable for working families. The agency licenses health care facilities, investigates complaints, and ensures providers deliver safe, high-quality care. In addition, HCA supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of home and community-based programs that protect health, safety, and human rights.