New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional Native American healing practices

New Mexico Medicaid covers traditional Native healing practices

The state Medicaid developed the traditional healing benefit along with the help of tribal leaders, traditional healers and others.

New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American members

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations, or Pueblos. “Our state’s diverse cultural heritage is one of our greatest strengths. Traditional healing practices have played a vital role in community health and well-being for generations of Native Americans,” said New Mexico Health [...]

New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional Native American healing practices

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for certain Native American Medicaid members. Members in participating tribes, nations or pueblos can receive coverage for health services certified traditional healers provide. “Our state’s diverse cultural heritage is one of our greatest strengths. Traditional healing practices have played a vital role in community health and well-being for generations of Native Amer…