MISSION
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
State study to explore services and supports for vulnerable New Mexicans
$1M assessment will examine ways to better serve individuals with serious mental illness SANTA FE – New Mexico will study additional opportunities to augment health care and social services for Medicaid members with serious mental illness under a $1...
New Mexico Medicaid awards contract for Rural Health Transformation plan grant submission
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has awarded a contract to Guidehouse, a global professional services firm, to submit New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation Plan grant application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. ...
Cambio en las reglas de beneficios SNAP para hogares sin adultos mayores o personas con discapacidades
A partir del 1 de noviembre, recibir LIHEAP ya no calificará automáticamente a los hogares para la deducción de servicios públicos SANTA FE – A partir del 1 de noviembre, nuevos requisitos federales cambiarán la forma en que se cuenta la asistencia de energía al...
SNAP benefit rule changing for households without older adults or people with disabilities
LIHEAP alone no longer qualifies households for utility deduction starting Nov. 1 SANTA FE – Starting Nov. 1, new federal requirements will change how energy assistance is counted when determining Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) benefit amounts...
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, October 9th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...
New Mexico extends hot food assistance to September 30
Hot food benefit available in ten counties affected by flooding SANTA FE – Effective through September 30, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, Doña Ana and Luna...
New Mexico launches YesNM mobile app
Efficient access to health and human services from smartphones or tablets SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now apply for and manage food assistance, Medicaid, and other essential benefits, directly from their smartphones or tablets with the launch of the YesNM mobile...



