The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department can provide you with information that might reduce your Medicare payments or help you with the costs of food, utilities and medications.

The Community Advocacy Program ensures that older New Mexicans receive accurate, unbiased information about health care options and other entitlements. It does not sell, endorse or recommend any specific insurance or other health plans.

Ask the Community Advocacy Program about:

Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap benefits

Claim denial appeals

HMO information and locations

Nursing home and home health care coverage

SSI and other public benefits programs

Help with medication, utility bill and food assistance

Housing

Legal services

New Mexico Benefits Information.

Speakers are available to educate communities on the myths and realities of Medicare coverage and how to wisely shop for health insurance. Call 866-451-2901or contact the Department's Medicare specialist.

Prescription Drugs

SenioRx, a drug discount program available to New Mexicans 65 and older.

Learn more about MEDBANK
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Rx Assist
"76 Things You Should Know About the New Medicare Drug Discount Card"

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Aging Division, US Department of Health and Human Services

Benefits
Benefits for Low-Income Individuals
Finding Benefits You May Have Earned

Disabilities Division - US Department of Health and Human Services

Health Link NM (consumer guides to managed care, NM hospital comparisons)

Indian Health Service

Insurance Information (long term care, group health plans, etc.)

Medicare Contains links to general information, physicians' listings and health care options, and comparisons of supplemental insurance, HMOs, nursing homes and dialysis facilities.

Patient Rights

Social Security Administration

Veterans Issues
Veterans Administration
Military Retiree Benefits

Is there fraud buried in your medical bills? If you suspect a Medicare provider of fraud, contact SENIORS SAVING MEDICARE, 1-866-842-9230 (toll-free statewide); 255-0971 in Albuquerque