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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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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, April 9th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...
New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American members
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding culturally appropriate health services provided by certified traditional healers. “Our...
Parents behind on child support risk losing hunting, fishing licenses
SANTA FE – New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act. “Enjoying the outdoors through hunting and fishing is a New Mexico tradition that...
PUBLIC NOTICE: State hosts public feedback session on CARA transition
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Opportunity for Public Comment: Proposed Amendment to NMAC 8.321.1
Interested Parties: The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), through the Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD), is proposing to amend the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) rule 8.321.10 NMAC, Opioid Treatment Programs. ...
Legislation to eliminate surprise facility fees for routine medical care heads to governor’s desk
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill today to eliminate facility fees—extra charges separate from doctors’ bills—for routine outpatient services, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for signature. House Bill 306, Sponsored by House Majority...
Legislature approves SB101 to make hospital funding program permanent; bill heads to governor
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature gave unanimous approval Tuesday to Senate Bill 101, legislation that would permanently extend a state program supporting hospitals that serve Medicaid patients across New Mexico. SB 101 passed with unanimous bipartisan...