New Mexico is one of the few states that has set aside Medicaid funding to cover Native American traditional medical practices, and the state has received approval for federal funding, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. It is one of only four states to receive the award. Traditional medical practices have not previously been covered by Medicaid. This funding comes after New Mexico included traditional healing practices in its December 2022 1115 Waiver Demonstration Approval Application. Medicaid Director Dana Flannery said the reimbursement will help serve more people in New Mexico. Mexico in the health system. “Recognizing that traditional medical practices vary among many tribes, pueblos, and nations, New Mexico is pleased to offer Medicaid reimbursement to practitioners at approved facilities who choose to participate.” Flannery he said. “This addition to the Medicaid program is consistent with the Department of Health’s strategic plan to build a thriving New Mexico for all residents.” Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeState officials are beginning to implement this benefit with providers who choose to participate. Below is a list of participating facilities that may be included, according to health officials. Participating Facilities Indian Health Service Urban Indian Organizations — Not 100% federally matched and therefore subject to legislative funding Tribal 638 Facilities New Mexico Click here for more information on the 1115 waiver. Get the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
New Mexico is one of the few states that sets aside Medicaid funding to cover Native American traditional medical practices.
The state is one of four states approved for federal funding, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Traditional medical practices have not traditionally been covered by Medicaid.
This funding comes after New Mexico included traditional healing methods in its request for approval of the 1115 Waiver Demonstration in December 2022.
Medicaid Director Dana Flannery said the reimbursement will help serve more people in New Mexico within the health care system.
“Recognizing that traditional medical practices vary among many tribes, pueblos, and nations, New Mexico is pleased to offer Medicaid reimbursement to practitioners at approved facilities who choose to participate.” Flannery he said. “This addition to the Medicaid program is consistent with the Department of Health’s strategic plan to build a thriving New Mexico for all residents.”
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State officials are beginning to implement the benefit with health care providers who choose to participate. According to health officials, below is a list of participating facilities that may be included.
Participating facilities
Indian Health Services Urban Indian Organizations — 638 tribal facilities eligible for legislative funding because no 100% federal match
Click here for more information on the New Mexico 1115 exemption.
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