The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has extended the Medicaid renewal deadline, providing an extra 30 days for Medicaid customers to submit their renewal applications. This extension aims to offer more time for the 934,305 New Mexicans enrolled in the Medicaid program to complete and submit their renewal applications according to a press release.
The HSD is urging Medicaid customers to update their contact information to ensure they can be reached for the renewal process. In a press release, the agency stated, "The agency is urging Medicaid customers to update their contact information with HSD to be able to reach them when it’s time for them to renew their coverage."
HSD has secured CMS approval to enable New Mexicans with incomes at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to automatically renew their Medicaid coverage for a 12-month period, removing the need for additional documentation. They encourage Medicaid customers to keep their contact information up-to-date with HSD to ensure they can be reached for the renewal process. To update contact information, Medicaid customers have multiple options, including visiting their local HSD office, contacting their health plan for verification, or calling HSD during their operating hours.
"We are extending the time for our Medicaid customers to submit the necessary documents for renewals, granting them a total of 75 days instead of 45 days to complete their renewal applications," said Kari Armijo, acting cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department, according to a press release. "During this extension period, their Medicaid will remain open, ensuring continued access to care — and allowing us time to do additional outreach and reminders about Medicaid renewals."
The Renew Medicaid website provides a checklist for Medicaid and SNAP recipients. Step one focuses on updating contact information to ensure important renewal notices are received. Step two highlights the importance of keeping an eye out for a turquoise envelope from HSD or electronic notices. Step three emphasizes the prompt completion of the renewal application through the yes state platform when notified.
This extension of the Medicaid renewal deadline in New Mexico aims to support Medicaid customers in completing their renewal applications and ensuring continued access to care.