LOW INCOME SUBSIDY/EXTRA HELP 1-800-432-2080 OR 505-476-4846 As of January 1, 2012 Single: Annual Income: No greater than $16,775 Savings/Resources total less than $13,070 Married: Annual Income: No greater than $26,120 Savings/Resources total less than $26,120 Individuals and couples with higher income may still be able to get some help, for example; They support other family members who live with them They have earnings from work You receive help paying for some or your entire monthly Part D premium; paying for some or all of your deductible for Part D; reduce your co-payments per prescription Up to 150 % Federal poverty Income You can mail in application or apply on line at f. Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) 1-800-432-2080 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries detect, and prevent health care fraud. In doing so, they not only protect older persons, they also help preserve the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs Investigates possible Medicare/Medicaid billing errors, waste, and abuse. Assists with appeals for denial of payment by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance/health plan.
e. Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver Resource Center 1-800-432-2080 MAXIMUM MONTHLY MAXIMUM INCOME RESOURCES $ 2,094.00* $ 2,000.00 (* Includes $20 disregard) BURIAL ACCOUNT -- $ 1,500.00 Client must be on the CoLTS Central Registry Consumer decides what services, supports or goods are needed Consumer decides how to spend the funds available Consumer consultant agency assists with implementation of service plan Medicaid recipients who receive long-term services through waiver programs, such as the Disabled and Elderly, Developmental Disabilities, Medically Fragile, AIDS, and individuals with brain injuries will be eligible for Mi Via. f. Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver Brain Injury 1-800-432-2080 MAXIMUM MONTHLY MAXIMUM INCOME RESOURCES $ 2,094.00* $ 2,000.00 (* Includes $20 disregard) BURIAL ACCOUNT -- $1,500.00 Client must be on the CoLTS Central Registry /Brain Injury List Must be under 64 years of age to get on Mi Via BI Consumer decides what services, supports or goods are needed Consumer decides how to spend the funds available Consumer consultant agency assists with implementation of service plan
b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Note: updated in October (formerly Food Stamps) You need to fill out an application. You can use this same application to ask for kinds of assistance, such as free medical care. Please return to your local Income Support Division Office. For the nearest location please. call free number (800) 432-6217. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps many low- income households buy the food they need to stay healthy, productive members of society. SNAP Benefits are simple to use when you purchase food products at your grocery store. The Federal Government sets the for who qualifies for SNAP Benefits and determines the amount of SNAP Benefits that you can receive each month. The Human Services Department (HSD) will help you to determine whether or not you qualify for SNAP. This normally depends on how much money you earn each month, and it also depends on what you own. You may receive SNAP Benefits in as soon as seven days if: You have very little or no money, Your shelter costs are more than the money you earn, You are in a migrant worker household are other rules for becoming eligible for SNAP right away 6. PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE NM Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division 1-800-947-4722 Medicare Supplemental Insurance (“Medigap”) Medicare beneficiaries Monthly premium, some co-payments and deductibles, depending on plan Under 65 disabled may have limitations on purchase Standardized plans A thru N prices vary by company Pays many out-of-pocket costs of Medicare Open enrollment is a one-time only, 6-month period after you enroll in Part B AND are age 65 Companies cannot deny coverage, impose conditions, or charge more if bought during open enrollment Regulated by NM Insurance Division Medicare Managed Care Plans (HMOs) Medicare beneficiaries May charge a monthly premium and co-payments Pays Medicare-covered services plus additional benefits Long-Term Care Insurance Must pay a monthly premium Varies with each company and policy May pay for nursing home and/or home care expenses
Adult Protective Services If you suspect an adult is being abused, exploited, or neglected, make a report to Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake toll free in New Mexico at 866-654-3219, (or 505-476-4912 if calling from outside New Mexico). The Adult Protective Services Division provides services mandated by state law on behalf of person’s age 18 years of age or older. Services include investigation of reports of neglect and/or exploitation; protective placement; caregiver services; and legal services, such as filing guardianship/conservatorship. Case management is provided to ensure that a comprehensive array of services is explored and accessed by persons in need of protective services. The Division’s efforts are targeted toward preventing and/or alleviating conditions that result in abuse, neglect and/or exploitation; preserving families; and maintaining individuals in their homes and communities. To support individuals and their families, the Division also provides home care, adult day care, and attendant care services. Ombudsman Program and Long-Term Services Department 1-866-451-2901 Regional Offices Notrh (Colfax, Guadalupe, Quay, , Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, San Miguel, , ) 1-866-451-2901 Central (Bernalillo, , , , McKinley, ) 1-866-842-9230 Southeast/ Southwest (Hidalgo, Luna, Dona Ana, Otero, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, DeBaca, Chaves, Lincoln, Socorro, Catron, Sierra and Torrance) 1-800-762-8690 Nursing home, long care facilities and residential care home residents The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau advocates for the recognition, respect and enforcement of the civil and human rights of residents of long-term care facilities in New Mexico. In addition to a number of highly skilled staff, many volunteers throughout the state regularly visit nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure that residents are properly treated. The Ombudsman Bureau’s primary duty is to investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents. In discharging this duty, the Bureau coordinates with other state agencies, including the Department of Health, Human Services Department, and the Adult Protective Services Division of the Aging & Long-Term Services Department. Program Eligibility Benefit/ Service SERVICES