Health care
New Mexico Medicaid
About this resource
Page 4 of the application has a checkbox to note if you are a foster youth or former foster youth. The PDF contains an application and instructions.
Current or former foster youth moving into New Mexico may qualify for Medicaid if you qualified in a previous state and qualify under New Mexico guidelines.
Apply for the benefits above online at:
www.yes.state.nm.us/selfservice.
Or
Send your complete, signed application to your
local Income Support Division office or mail it to:
Central ASPEN Scanning Area (CASA)
PO BOX 830
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to current or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you apply. Apply directly online for Medicaid by creating an account and completing the application.
Eligibility
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older. This ensures that former foster youth can access the health care services they need – just like a non-foster youth who can stay on their parents’ insurance plans until 26.