New Mexico's aging plan aims to support the projected growth of seniors aged 65 and older by addressing key areas such as food insecurity, healthcare access, and elder abuse. Central to this plan is the New MexiCare program, designed to train and support caregivers. This initiative, available in most counties, helps seniors live independently. The plan, set to begin in October and extend through 2029, also puts emphasis on federal initiatives, like the WISH Act, which seeks to enhance long-term care benefits through Social Security.
The new plan strives to address these changing needs including standing up new programs like New MexiCare that support family and friend caregivers, allowing older residents to remain in their homes.
Long-term care is receiving renewed attention at the federal level, as evidenced by the reintroduction of the WISH Act, aiming to amend Social Security to include long-term care benefits.
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