New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 248 - MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY - MEDICARE DRUG COVERAGE (CATEGORY 048)
Part 400 - RECIPIENT POLICIES
Section 8.248.400.11 - GENERAL RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Medicare: Applicants must be eligible for and receiving part A or part B medicare benefits.

B. Residence: To be eligible for the low-income subsidy, an applicant/recipient must be physically present in New Mexico on the date of application or final determination of eligibility and must have demonstrated intent to remain in the state. Eligibility for the low-income subsidy (LIS) will transfer to New Mexico if determined by the social security administration (SSA) in another state. If eligibility was determined by another state (not SSA), eligibility must be redetermined in New Mexico.