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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 selected to join NASHP’s Health and Housing Institute
Initiative aims to revolutionize access to housing and health services for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce that New Mexico has been selected, along with...
State partners with Medicaid MCOs to secure data and ensure timely payments during Change Healthcare cybersecurity breach
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is collaborating with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to protect provider and customer data due to the service outage at Change Healthcare, a key provider of health care management and payment...
State launches centralized training calendar for behavioral health professionals
A unified resource to enhance professional development in behavioral health SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) in partnership with the Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD), launched a new, free centralized training calendar...
Dana Flannery to lead New Mexico Medicaid
Newly appointed director shares her passion for Medicaid's role in transforming the healthcare landscape SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced the appointment of Dana Flannery as the new director for the New Mexico Medicaid...
Senate unanimously confirms Kari Armijo as secretary for Human Services Department
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Kari Armijo as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD). “The transition of the Human Services Department to the Health Care Authority to centralize purchasing...
New Mexico approved for community-based mobile crisis intervention teams
Expanding access to behavioral health crisis care SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved the state’s proposal to implement community-based mobile...
State to offer job training services with SNAP Employment & Training Program
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced the launch of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program. This initiative is designed to provide participants education and job training...