SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will host an online public feedback session Wednesday, April 1, to gather input on the transition of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program to the agency. 

The session will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will focus on the upcoming transfer of CARA administration to the Health Care Authority, which is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026. 

The session is intended to provide information about the transition and to hear directly from community members, partners and individuals with direct experience with the program. Feedback collected during the session will help inform the transition process and support continuity of services. 

The session will be held online via Zoom. Advance registration is required. 

WHAT: CARA Public Listening Session 
WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 
WHERE: Online (Zoom) 
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RG-q-9eJSqG6rslqWFypiw 

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to join the session. 

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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.