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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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AVISO PÚBLICA: Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
Fecha: martes, 6 de octubre de 2026 | 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Ubicación: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trl., Rm. 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Aviso de Entrada Pública: ElNew Mexico State Capitol está actualmente en construcción. Toda entrada...
Public Notice: Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trl., Rm. 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Public Entry Notice: The New Mexico State Capitol is currently under construction. All...
State seeks administrator for rural health information system
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking a qualified organization to coordinate and administer the Rural Health Data Hub initiative, a state-wide healthcare information system. The selected administrator will work with HCA, rural health...
Recovery Awareness Month kicks off with 30+ events across NM
More than 30 recovery events planned across 20 New Mexico counties SANTA FE — New Mexico communities will come together this September for more than 30 events across 20 counties, connecting people with recovery resources and support as part of Recovery...
New Mexico briefs public on new federal Medicaid requirements
More than 230,000 Medicaid members to receive notices about new work or activity rules SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) today briefed New Mexicans on major federal Medicaid changes taking effect in the coming months, including new work or...
HCA to brief public on new federal Medicaid requirements
More than 200,000 Medicaid members to begin receiving notices in September SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will hold a virtual news conference on Monday, August 31 to explain new federal...
Public Notice: Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Location: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Public Entry Notice: The New Mexico State...