Medicaid Communications Toolkit
Federal law is changing Medicaid rules for some New Mexicans. Use these materials to learn what’s changing and what you need to do to keep your Medicaid coverage. If you’re a provider, community partner, or stakeholder, use them to understand the changes and share them with the Medicaid members you serve.
How to use the Medicaid Communications Toolkit
Use this toolkit to learn about the Medicaid changes, or to share them with Medicaid members, advocates, and others in your network. Download the complete set of approved materials or download individual items in the language of your choice.
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Key Dates & Milestones
TimelineOctober 1, 2026
Limits on Medicaid coverage for some immigrants go into effect.
January 1, 2027
Work or activity hours required for some adults ages 19–64.
Medicaid renewals every six months for many adults.
What's Changing?
New federal Medicaid rules begin as early as October 1, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19 to 64 must complete 80 hours of work or other qualifying activities to get or keep Medicaid. Many adults subject to this rule will also need to renew their Medicaid every six months instead of every 12 months. Many people are exempt from the work or activity rule, and Native Americans will continue to renew Medicaid every 12 months. Federal rules will also reduce retroactive Medicaid coverage from three months to one month for most adults ages 19 to 64 and to two months for older adults and people with disabilities.
Beginning October 1, 2026, federal Medicaid eligibility changes will affect about 2,350 lawfully present immigrants, including refugees, asylees, trafficking victims and humanitarian parolees. Members who are affected should follow the steps in their HCA notice to get state-funded coverage through BeWell. Lawful permanent residents, COFA migrants, and Cuban and Haitian entrants will continue to qualify for federally funded Medicaid under this change.
