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To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities.
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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,100,445 New Mexicans through several programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services.
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The Latest News From HSD
Public Notice: Pharmacy & Therapeutics and Drug Utilization Review Committee Quarterly Meeting
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is notifying interested parties that New Mexico Medicaid is holding its first quarterly meeting of the combined Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) and Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Committee: Time: Friday, Jan. 16,...
New Mexico Child Support Services Division opens new Albuquerque office
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority announced the opening of a new Child Support Services Division office in a more centrally located area to serve the northern portion of Bernalillo County. The new Child Support Services Division (CSSD) office,...
$1 million in grant funding available to strengthen New Mexico’s primary care workforce
Applications open Jan.2; grant webinar Jan. 5. SANTA FE – New Mexico’s primary care providers are encouraged to apply for grant funding to establish or expand residency programs and support primary care provider workforce. The Health Care...
New Mexico Medicaid receives $211.5 million to strengthen rural health care
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) today received $211,484,741 in grant funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support improvements in rural health care access and delivery across the state. The funding is part of the...
Public Notice: New Mexico Primary Care Council Quarterly Meeting
Interested Parties: Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, January 8th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...
New Mexico’s 988 lifeline available 24/7 during the holidays
Mental health support is always available SANTA FE — The 988 New Mexico Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available around the clock throughout the holiday season, offering free support for mental health, emotional, and substance use crises. “During the...
New federal rules may affect your SNAP food benefits
Law passed in July expands work requirements, removes exemptions for veterans and homeless individuals SANTA FE — About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new...