Formula Grant 2601NMMIAA

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $183,002 to the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Service Department on September 1, 2026, under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), a formula grant supporting enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding preventive, wellness, and limited-income benefits; application assistance for individuals who may be eligible for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs); and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

The New Mexico Aging and Long Term Service Department, through its Consumer & Elder Rights division, delivers the funded activities statewide. The award covers the period through August 31, 2028, with work performed in New Mexico. Formula grants under this program flow from the Administration for Community Living to state agencies on aging, which approve and award funds to Area Agencies on Aging, Indian Tribal Organizations, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers in accordance with an approved state plan. The formula grant structure requires annual state plan submissions and revisions.