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Moving to or from New Mexico with Medicaid

Moving TO New Mexico

Turquoise Care (New Mexico's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new New Mexico resident applies fresh through New Mexico Health Care Authority. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on New Mexico's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving New Mexico

Leaving New Mexico ends your Turquoise Care (New Mexico's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with New Mexico Health Care Authority effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: New Mexico Health Care Authority ↗ (application page)

New Mexico Medicaid at a glance

Program nameTurquoise Care
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in New Mexico?

New Mexico Health Care Authority, which runs the program as Turquoise Care. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does New Mexico make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in New Mexico; eligibility is decided on New Mexico's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving New Mexico?

Contact New Mexico Health Care Authority (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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