Medicaid Eligibility: How to Apply for Turquoise Care
Medicaid Eligibility in New Mexico
To qualify for Medicaid, you must:
Residency: Be a resident of New Mexico
Citizenship: Be a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal non-citizen
Income: Have a low or very low income, and meet annual income limits
Other factors: Be pregnant, responsible for a child 18 or younger, blind, or have a disability or family member with a disability
How to Apply
Call the New Mexico Medicaid Call Center for free at
. They can also mail you an application.
Visit your local Income Support Division Field Office.
Even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may be able to get financial help to buy your own insurance coverage.
Visit bewellnm.com for more information
You will need to have these available when you apply:
Proof of identity
Tip: You will need:
Your driver’s license or a photo ID
The Social Security numbers of anyone in your household applying for Medicaid benefits
Proof of citizenship or legal residence of those who are applying to get Medicaid
Tip: You should use things like a U.S. birth certificate or immigration records.
Proof you live in New Mexico
Tip: You can use things such as a recent utility bill or rental agreement.
Proof of income of everyone in your home
Tip: You can take things like:
Your paycheck stubs from the last 30 days
A letter from your employer with the hours you work and the pay you are given
A letter from the Social Security office about your benefits
A letter from the unemployment office about your benefits
How the Application Process Works
The New Mexico Human Services Department will process your Turquoise Care application. You will be asked to choose a health plan when you apply. Presbyterian Health Plan is proud to be part of New Mexico’s Turquoise Care program.
You may change the health plan that provides your Turquoise Care benefits during your first 90 days of enrollment. For example, if you chose Presbyterian as your health plan but weren’t assigned to us, you have a chance to make this change within 90 days of your enrollment.
For questions about the status of your application, please contact the New Mexico Medicaid Call Center at
.Once your application has been approved, Presbyterian Health Plan will receive your information. You can then expect to receive an ID card and welcome packet in the mail. Then, a representative will contact you to help you fill out your health risk assessment to help us meet your healthcare needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be assigned a MCO or am I able to select a MCO?
Can I change the health plan/managed care organization (MCO) that provides my Turquoise Care benefits?
How do I renew Medicaid?
What if I don’t qualify for Medicaid anymore?
Such services are funded in part with the State of New Mexico.