NCNMEDD Area Agency on Aging

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618 W. Spruce Street
Deming, NM 88030

Web site: http://www.ncnmedd.com/aaa.htm 

Administrative Contact
Karla Van Gundy, Regional Director    
(575) 544-2164

Administrative Hours
M - F; 8 am - 5 pm

Governed By
New Mexico State Agency on Aging

Mission Statement
On April 15, 1987, NCNMEDD again entered into a contract with the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Dept., formerly the State Agency on Aging, for the purpose of developing a comprehensive and coordinated system of services to the elderly population of PSA II and PSA IV.

Agency Sites

NCNMEDD AREA AGENCY ON AGING PSA IV
618 West Spruce Street
PO Box 2648
Deming, NM 88031
Toll-Free (866) 806-3603 Deming Office

Santa Fe Office
College of Santa Fe - Bldg T40
1600 St. Michael's Drive
PO Box 5115
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Toll-Free (866) 699-4927 Santa Fe Office

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Social Security Retirement Benefits
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Mentoring Programs
Medicare
Medi-Cal/Medicaid
Health Insurance Counseling
Adult Residential Facilities Complaints
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation

Agency Services


SENIOR EMPLOYMENT

AGE RANGE Age 55 and over
DESCRIPTION Provides subsidized employment to low income seniors 55 years and older. The goal is for participants to gain job skills and regular employment.
FEES No fee
HOURS  8 AM - 12 NOON. Call first.
APPLICATION Candidates need to make an appointment.  At the appointment, they need the following documentation: proof of citizenship, age, picture identification, residency, and income for 12 months.
LANGUAGES English.  Spanish available.


HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (HIBAC)

AGE RANGE Age 65 plus
DESCRIPTION Helps seniors and others access health insurance and other benefits - Medicare and Supplements, Medicaid, Veterans' benefits, food stamps, Social Security and SSI, utility assistance, telephone assistance.  Provides outreach and educational presentations.  Helps beneficiaries and representatives understand Medicare payments made on their behalf. Identifies, investigates and reports fraud, abuse and misuse of Medicare and Medicaid funds.
ELIGIBILITY All
FEES No fee
HOURS M-F:  8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION Call for assistance.
LANGUAGES English. Spanish available.


LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

AGE RANGE No age range. Anyone who is in a long term care facility qualifies.
DESCRIPTION Advocates for the rights of residents in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Investigates and resolves complaints. Maintains a network of trained volunteers and staff throughout the state. Provides information and referral regarding long term care programs and services. Advocates improvements in state and federal laws and regulations. Identifies and seeks to remedy gaps in facility, government or community services.
ELIGIBILITY Applies to residents in long term care facilities. Anyone can register a complaint or seek complaint investigation and resolution.
FEES No fee
HOURS M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION Call office to register a complaint or request assistance.
LANGUAGES English.  Spanish available.


SENIOR MENTOR PROGRAM

AGE RANGE Age 55 and up.
DESCRIPTION Matches volunteers age 55 and older with younger adults as they enter the workforce.
ELIGIBILITY TANF recipients and others; all ages.
FEES No fee
HOURS M-F:  8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION Call for interview appointment.
LANGUAGES English.  Spanish available.

Report date: 3/27/08