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Discrimination  against  LGBT  People  Is  Illegal!

You cannot be denied health insurance or Medicaid coverage based on a diagnosis

such as HIV or gender dysphoria.

Insurers cannot charge you more because of your sexual orientation or gender

identity.

Your Medicaid or insurance benefits must be the same as others on the same

plan regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity.

If you experience discrimination in

applying for coverage or accessing care, file a complaint through Health and

Human Services at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/compl

aints/index.html

Will  I  be  safe  seeking  health  insurance  

coverage?

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Medicaid  &  Insurance  Questions?  

Medicaid eligibility:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/ 1-888-997-2583

Health Insurance Exchange:

http://www.bewellnm.com/

LGBT-­‐Specific  Concerns?   Please contact the Southwest Women’s Law Center if you experience discrimination when you apply for Medicaid or an Exchange plan, or if you have other questions.

 LGBT  Community  &  the  Affordable  Care  

Act:  What  You  Need  to  

Know  

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Cover photo credit: Kasya Shahovskaya

What’s  covered?  

Every plan on both Medicaid and the Exchange must cover services including: • Emergency services. • Routine checkups. • Prescription medications. • Hospital care. • Maternity care. • Mental health services. • And more!

If you take prescription medications, including HIV medications and hormones, confirm that the same brands are available in your new plan before signing up.

No  cost  and  low  cost  health  care  coverage  available  to  uninsured  LGBT  New  Mexicans!

If you checked YES for all three questions above, you may be able to receive Medicaid health benefits starting January 1, 2014.

Medicaid can be free insurance. Sign up for Medicaid online at http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/ or call toll free 1-888-997-2583 or in person at an ISD office, community agency, hospital, or clinic near you.

If you checked NO for any of the questions above, you may be eligible for low cost or even free insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange program, also called NMHIX, allows people to purchase health insurance with financial assistance. For more information or to enroll visit http:www.bewellnm.com/. More information about Health Care Reform is available online at http://www.healthcare.gov.

New  Adult  Medicaid  Eligibility  Worksheet  

 

Check YES or NO for each question below: YES NO 1. Are you between age 19 and age 64? 2. Are you a U.S. citizen or lawfully present immigrant

AND do you live in New Mexico?

3. Is your household income less than one of these?

Household Size Income per Month/Year 1 person Less than $1,323/$15,856 2 people Less than $1,785/$21,404 3 people Less than $2,247/$26,951 4 people Less than $2,707/$32,499 5 people Less than $3,172/$38,047 6 people Less than $3,634/$43,594

 Not  sure  how  big  your  “household”  is  according  to  Medicaid?  

Contact the Southwest Women’s Law Center at 505-244-0502.

Questions about family recognition for the new health care coverage options?

Contact the Southwest Women’s Law

Center at 505-244-0502