Aging and Long-Term Services Department, New Mexico 2407 W. Picacho, Suite B-2
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Web site: www.nmaging.state.nm.us Administrative Contact
Mollie Wallsteadt Regional Coordinator
(575) 647-2023
Governed By
State of New Mexico Mission Statement
To achieve the highest quality of life for older adults and their families by enhancing autonomy, health, economic well-being, community involvement and personal responsibility. Agency Telephone Numbers
Administrative: (575) 647-2023
FAX: (575) 647-2062
Toll Free: (800) 762-8690
Resource Center: (800) 432-2080 Administrative Hours
M-F: 8 AM -5 PM Administrative Overview
Approximately 275 employees with three offices statewide. The main office is in Santa Fe, and there are satellite offices in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. Agency Sites 1015 Tijeras Ave., Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(575) 222-4500 2550 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87575
(575) 476-4799 2407 W. Picacho, Suite B-2
Las Cruces, NM 88007 (575) 647-2023 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 older | | 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 | M-F: 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, proof of residency, and income for 12 months. | | LANGUAGES | English. Spanish available | HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (HIBAC) | | AGE RANGE | Age 65 and older | | 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. | | 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 older | | DESCRIPTION | Matches volunteers age 55 and older with younger adults as they enter the workforce. | | ELIGIBILITY | TANF recipients and others; all ages. | | FEE | No fee | | HOURS | 8 AM - 5 PM | | APPLICATION | Call for interview appointment. | | LANGUAGES | English. Spanish available. |
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