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Trump marks first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances; Maine's Rep. Pingree focuses on farm resilience as USDA cuts funding; AZ protesters plan May Day rally against Trump administration; Proposed Medicaid cuts could threaten GA families' health, stability.

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Trump marks first 100 days of his second term. GOP leaders praise the administration's immigration agenda, and small businesses worry about the impacts of tariffs as 90-day pause ends.

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Migration to rural America increased for the fourth year, technological gaps handicap rural hospitals and erode patient care, and doctors are needed to keep the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians healthy and align with spiritual principles.

NM Medicaid, Medicare enrollees qualify for extra health insurance coverage

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024   

Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including 785,000 in New Mexico who receive Medicare and Medicaid, may also qualify for even more coverage under a Dual Special Needs Plan.

Heidi Capriotti, deputy division director of the state's Medical Assistance Division said nearly 40% of the state's population is low-income. She noted the additional coverage option is for people who may need more help because of disabilities, age or health conditions.

"We're talking about older people who are lower-income, potentially more vulnerable population," Krapfl outlined. "Streamlining care and getting their services aligned makes a lot of sense."

In 2023, more than 5 million people were enrolled in dual plans. This year's deadline to enroll is Dec. 7.

Marian Cabanillas of UnitedHealthcare Community and State, said the dual plan provides benefits not typically associated with standard health coverage, including healthy food, such as fruits and vegetables and meat and even over-the-counter products such as toothpaste. She believes people tend to put off health care when they are unsure if they can afford it, and a dual plan could help alleviate the fear.

"The earlier that we can diagnose and treat issues, the better you have of a chance of having better outcomes," Cabanillas explained.

Cabanillas added for people who qualify, dual plans can also be used to help pay utility bills. Millions of people who are eligible for the plans are not enrolled, perhaps because they do not know it is an option.

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