New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Experts Launch Medicare 101 To Help New Beneficiaries Navigate Program ALTSD News: Starting Medicare can be confusing and overwhelming. People are bombarded by high-pressure sales tactics and need to know where to turn for information they can trust. New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department’s (ALTSD) State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers New Mexico residents free, expert, unbiased information and assistance with their Medicare decisions. Get the information you need to make the best decision for your situation through thes...