New Mexico Officials Provide Update on Changes to Medicaid and SNAP Benefits

New Mexico officials say 89,000 residents may lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements

Health Care Authority officials predict that roughly 89,000 Medicaid recipients will lose coverage due to work and volunteer requirements.

New Mexico officials provide update on changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to clarify who could be affected by federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP. The headline has been updated to reflect that it is Medicaid that was discussed. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New federal rules will limit the number of New Mexicans who qualify for state Medicaid and SNAP benefits. [...]

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