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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
Applications now open for SUN Bucks grocery benefit
Program offers $120 per eligible child for summer months SANTA FE — Families can now apply for SUN Bucks, a grocery benefit program designed to help cover food costs during the summer months. “This program will help ease the burden of rising food costs...
Kristie Brooks named director of behavioral health transformation and innovation
Healthcare leader brings over 20 years of expertise in behavioral health SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that Kristie Brooks will join the agency as director of behavioral health transformation and innovation, effective May...
NM Medicaid seeks members for Beneficiary Advisory Council
Applications now open to Medicaid members, families, and caregivers SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid is proud to announce the launch of a Beneficiary Advisory Council on July 1, a new opportunity for Medicaid members, caregivers, and family members to help shape...
New Mexico law lowering state employee health care costs signed by Governor, goes into effect July 1
SANTA FE – New Mexico state employees will soon see lower health insurance premiums after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 376 into law. The new law, which takes effect July 1, significantly reduces what employees pay for health care while...
Governor signs law strengthening caregiver accountability
New protections go into effect July 1 SANTA FE – New Mexicans who depend on caregiving services will benefit from stronger safeguards starting July 1, after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 131 into law. The new law enhances background...
Health Care Authority improving behavioral health services with community engagement
New Mexico is one of eight states invited to a national learning collaborative SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority has been selected as one of eight state agencies to participate in a national learning collaborative led by the Substance Abuse...
New Mexico law strengthening caregiver accountability heads to governor’s desk
SANTA FE – New Mexicans who depend on caregiving services are one step closer to stronger safeguards as the Senate cleared House Bill 131, which enhances background check requirements for caregivers. “Families place immense trust in caregivers to provide...