topics: New Mexico Nursing Homes, New Mexico Long Term Care, NM Long Term Care Insurance

New Mexico Assisted Living

 
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Assisted Living/Residential Care Facilities

source: New Mexico Health Care Association
languages: English
from the web page: "...Resident Rights | Admission and Discharge | Service Planning | Services and Activities | Staff | Cost and Financing | Food | Living Space and Accommodations | Location..." web page:
Assisted-living homes get little regulation in New Mexico, Albuquerque

source: Albuquerque Tribune
languages: English
from the web page: "Nobody knows exactly how many Albuquerque homes have been turned into small assisted-living facilities where the elderly pay thousands of dollars a month to live out their years...."

New Mexico Nursing Homes

 
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Nursing Home coverage through Medicare

source: New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department
languages: English
from the web page: "Sometimes older adults are told that they need 24-hour care, or that they cannot live alone any longer. There are several options, including arranging more help at home, moving to an assisted living residence, or moving to a nursing home. Many people assume that if a Medicare beneficiary needs to move to a nursing home, Medicare will pay for it...."
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New Mexico Nursing Home Administrators Board

source: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
languages: English
from the web page: "he primary purpose and obligation of the Board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing laws and regulations to govern the practice of nursing home administration and protect the citizens of New Mexico from unprofessional, unscrupulous, or incompetent nursing home facility administrators (NHA)....."

New Mexico Long Term Care Insurance

 
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LONG–TERM CARE INSURANCE: What You Should Know

source: National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
48 pages; languages: English
from the web page: "The median age of the United States population is at an all–time high. Adults over the age of 65 have surpassed the number of teenagers, and people in their 50s and 60s can expect to live longer than previous generations. As life expectancy continues to rise in the U.S., more and more Americans between the ages of 40 and 84, especially those in their mid 50s, are preparing for their golden years by purchasing long–term care insurance..." brochure:
List of Long Term Care Companies in New Mexico

source: NEW MEXICO PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION
4 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "Enclosed you will find a list of companies that have LONG-TERM CARE insurance policies approved in New Mexico to date. The Insurance Division does not endorse nor recommend neither any company nor its products. Below we have listed some shopping hints to consider before making the proper selection for your particular needs...." brochure:
Own Your Future - Planning guide for long-term care

source: National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
27 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "...Planning options for your future; Understand long-term care insurance; Resources available for more information..."

New Mexico Long Term Care

 
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Facts and Figures for Long Term Care

source: New Mexico Health Care Association
languages: English
from the web page: "Provided below are some interesting facts and figures about long term care. Long term care is a rapidly growing industry that provides care for millions of people each year. To understand more about the long term care industry, quickly browse the following information..." web page:
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau

source: New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department
languages: English
from the web page: "The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau advocates for the recognition, respect and enforcement of the civil and human rights of residents of long-term care facilities in New Mexico. In addition to a small number of highly skilled staff, many volunteers throughout the state regularly visit nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure that residents are properly treated..."
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Senior Legal Handbook

source: State Bar of New Mexico
137 pages; languages: English
from the brochure or publication: "There are many issues facing senior citizens today that only a few years ago were unheard of. Seniors need to be aware of their legal rights and those resources that ensure those rights are enforced. The handbook was developed to assist and empower seniors living in New Mexico so that they may enjoy the highest quality of life possible...." web page:
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Incentives Offered by States, 2006

source: Kaiser State Health Facts - statehealthfacts.org
languages: English
from the web page: "...New Mexico residents are eligible for a tax deduction equal to a part or the sum of premiums paid in a given year for a long-term care insurance policy, provided that the premiums were paid with income that is included in the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the given tax year....."