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The New Mexico Health Care Authority, in partnership with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department, is providing a one-time food benefit of $68. This benefit will be automatically added to 29,444 individuals' EBT cards.
Officials said it is part of the state's ongoing efforts to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food. 'Using state general funds to create extra benefits for seniors and people with disabilities is a great example of how strong interdepartmental partnerships can better serve New Mexicans in need,' said Kyra Ochoa, deputy cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Health Care Authority.
For questions about the supplemental benefit, contact the Health Care Authority at 1-800-283-4465
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