PUBLIC NOTICE: Child Support 2026 Guideline Review Commission Meeting

The Child Support Services Division (CSSD) of the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) will hold a meeting of the Child Support 2026 Guideline Review Commission Meeting from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The agenda and for this meeting will be available on the HCA web site at: https://www.hca.nm.gov/lookingforassistance/child_support/

The purpose of this meeting is to review the child support guidelines to ensure the application of the guidelines result in the determination of appropriate child support order amounts.

For information, call (505) 629-5182.

The public is welcome to attend and provide comments at this Zoom Webinar Meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Written comments may be sent to Child Support Services Guideline Review Commission, c/o Jill Goodmacher; P.O. Box 2348, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2348. Recorded comments may be left by calling (505) 629-5182. Electronic comments may be submitted to Jillian.goodmacher@hca.nm.gov. Written, electronic and recorded comments will be given the same consideration as oral testimony made at the public hearing. All comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. December 3, 2026. All written comments will be posted on the agency’s website within 3 days of receipt.

If you are a person with a disability and you require this information in an alternative format or require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact HCA American Disability Coordinator at 505-709-5788 or through the New Mexico Relay System, toll free at #711. HCA requests at least ten (10) working advance notice to provide requested alternative formats and accommodations.

Copies of all comments will be made available by CSSD upon request by providing copies directly to a requestor or by making them available on the HCA/CSSD website within 3 days of receipt or at a location within the county of the requestor.

Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Introductions of Commission Members
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Child Support Guidelines Presentation – Jane Venohr, Ph.D.
V. Guidelines Review Discussion
VI. Public Comment
VII. Vote on Guidelines
VIII. Next Steps
Adjourn

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About the New Mexico Health Care Authority
The New Mexico Health Care Authority connects New Mexicans to the care and support they need to live healthy, full lives. The agency administers Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cash assistance, child support services, and behavioral health care across the state. HCA also oversees the State Health Benefits program for state employees and manages the Health Care Affordability Fund to help make coverage more affordable for working families. The agency licenses health care facilities, investigates complaints, and ensures providers deliver safe, high-quality care. In addition, HCA supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of home and community-based programs that protect health, safety, and human rights.