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The Health Care Authority’s mission is: We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Native Americans
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) works to address health care concerns that impact all New Mexicans, including Native Americans living on and off tribal lands. HCA’s priorities include increasing access to programs and strengthening our relationships and partnerships with New Mexico Indian Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos.
Turquoise Care
Turquoise Care, the Medicaid managed care program, works hand in hand with the Indian Health Service and Tribal health clinics to provide access to medical services. Most Native Americans enrolled in Medicaid may choose to be in Turquoise Care, but are not required to participate in managed care. They may use Fee-for-Service Medicaid (depending on current Medicaid services) or choose a Turquoise Care health plan. Native Americans can always go to Indian Health Services or Tribal clinics and hospitals for health care services, whether they are in Fee-for-Service Medicaid or Turquoise Care.
Learn more about Turquoise Care, or visit YES.NM.GOV to enroll in a Turquoise Care health plan, or contact Customer Service by phone at 800-283-4465.
To contact the HCA Native American Liaison please click here.