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The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is now offering savings on monthly premiums for eligible New Mexico residents with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status.

The DACA Coverage Program will provide financial assistance for Clear Cost Gold health plans through the participating providers:

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Current DACA Coverage Bridge enrollees!

Don’t have a gap in coverage! You will still be enrolled in your plan through the end of December 2025. You WILL NEED to enroll in DACA Coverage Program before the end of December to have coverage beginning January 1, 2026.

 Premium Assistance

DACA recipients will be offered a Clear Cost Gold Plan. State-funded premium assistance will be available to DACA recipients on a sliding scale based on household income and the New Mexico county you live in. Clear Cost Gold plans and premium assistance are only available through this program. 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the DACA Coverage Program, a person must:

• Be a resident of New Mexico
• Be a DACA recipient
• Not be incarcerated
• Not have access to any other health insurance option, such as employer sponsored insurance
• Have a household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

To complete enrollment and verify eligibility, you will need to provide proof of income and  DACA status.

Types of income documents accepted:

• 1040 Federal Tax Return – Most recent return within the past three tax years with Schedule 1, if applicable
• W-2 Forms – Wage and tax statements from all employers
• 1099 Forms – 1099 MISC, 1099G, 1099R, 1099SSA, 1099DIV, 1099SS, 1099INT
• Pay Stubs – Recent pay stubs showing Year-to-Date (YTD) income
• Self-Employment – Schedule C or most recent quarterly/year-to-date profit and loss statement
• Social Security Benefits Letter – SSA benefit statements
• Unemployment Benefits Letter – Benefit statements

Types of DACA status documents accepted:

• DACA Employment Authorization Document (EAD): Form I-766
• The most recent DACA approval notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

How do I enroll?

Apply online at https://www.easigov.com/daca.html  and click “Enroll In Health Insurance” or call 505-705-3310 to speak to representatives who can  help you apply.

Representatives will verify your eligibility at the time of enrollment.

When do I enroll?

Enrollment has begun! Last day to enroll is January 15, 2026.

• If you enroll by December 31, 2025, your coverage will start January 1, 2026.
• If you enroll by January 15, 2026, your coverage will start February 1, 2026.
• You will not be able to enroll if you miss the January 15 deadline unless you have a qualifying life event.
  • What is a qualifying life event? Examples are loss of other health insurance, move to a different part of the state, changes to family size. These and other examples would allow a Special Enrollment Period.