New Mexico has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
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What New Mexico residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
SNAP
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $5,200/mo (family of 4)
Centennial Care
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
beWellnm
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
How it works
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See your New Mexico results
Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
Apply through official portals
We link you directly to New Mexico's official application sites.
Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
New Mexico programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to New Mexico residents.
Centennial Care (Medicaid)
New Mexico has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $95,160/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $38,403/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $62,400/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $30,120/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 150% of FPL ($46,800/yr for a family of 4)
Universal Child Care
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 0% of State Median Income ($0/yr for a family of 4)
NMWorks (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
beWellnm
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-833-862-3935
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New Mexico Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in New Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en New Mexico?
Los residentes de New Mexico pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Centennial Care (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito Centennial Care en New Mexico?
Puede solicitar Centennial Care en línea en https://yes.state.nm.us/ o llamando al 1-800-283-4465. New Mexico ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en New Mexico?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://yes.state.nm.us/ o llame al 1-800-283-4465. New Mexico usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.