New Mexico Health Care Authority hosts news conference for Medicaid changes
Federal changes are coming to programs like Medicaid and SNAP in 2026 and 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority is hosting a virtual conference to help explain the changes
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Updated: 5:21 AM MDT Aug 31, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ
ByMicheal Bolger
New Mexico Health Care Authority hosts news conference for Medicaid changes
Federal changes are coming to programs like Medicaid and SNAP in 2026 and 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority is hosting a virtual conference to help explain the changes
Updated: 5:21 AM MDT Aug 31, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ
ByMicheal Bolger
, N.M. —
New federal Medicaid rules will change coverage for some people starting as soon as Oct. 1, 2026
Beginning the week of Aug. 31, New Mexico members will receive notice about new work and activity requirements
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions scheduled a virtual news conference to help members get through the changes
State officials will explain the changes, including who can qualify for Medicaid, who must meet the new work or activity rules, available exemptions, and what members need to do
They will also help New Mexicans who rely on SNAP benefits after the program went through changes at the beginning of 2026
The conference is scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m
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