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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
Child Support program seeks help delivering $1.2 million in collected payments
Outdated addresses, uncashed checks and incomplete information prevent distribution to families SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Child Support Services Division is seeking help from the public to connect approximately $1.2 million in undelivered...
New Mexico seeks share of $50 billion federal program for rural health care
SANTA FE – New Mexico has submitted a plan to the federal government requesting $1 billion in funding over five years to expand the health care access in rural communities through workforce development, technology and community programs. The New Mexico Health...
Health Care Authority opens applications for behavioral health funding
SANTA FE — Today the New Mexico Health Care Authority issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for behavioral health regions across the state to apply for immediate funding to expand mental health and addiction services statewide. Up to $26 million...
Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
12 de noviembre de 2025 | 9:00 a.m. a 11:15 a.m. 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Sala 309, Santa Fe, NM 87505 La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los Tribunales anuncian la cuarta reunión del Comité Ejecutivo...
Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 309, Santa Fe, NM 87505 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee established under the...
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. ...