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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
New Mexico Medicaid adds streamlined process to validate provider credentials
New Medicaid providers can now use a single platform for credentialing across all four managed care organizations SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid providers can now credential with all four of the state's managed care organizations through a single platform,...
New Mexico restores hotline for reporting abuse of people with disabilities
SANTA FE — New Mexicans will again be able to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities directly to intake specialists starting July 1 by calling a restored toll-free hotline: 800-445-6242. The...
New Mexico announces $76.2 million investment in rural health care
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority today announced a new $76.2 million federal funding opportunity through Healthy Horizons, part of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, to expand access to specialty, maternal, behavioral health and chronic...
Grocery benefits for NM kids released after federal delay
SUN Bucks will deliver $120 per child to eligible families SANTA FE — Summer grocery benefits held up by a federal funding delay will begin reaching nearly 293,000 New Mexico children June 15, with eligible families set to receive $120 per child through...
AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLIC: Reunión Extraordinaria del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley deReforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
Viernes, 29 de mayo de 2026 | 9:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Ubicación: Autoridad de Salud de Nuevo México, División de Servicios de Salud Conductual 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Special Meeting
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce a...
NM to stabilize rural health care with new support center
SANTA FE – New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center for rural health sustainability and innovation. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)...