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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 boosts health insurance savings for small businesses
State increases premium discounts to 15% for Gold and Platinum plans starting July 1 SANTA FE — Over 36,000 New Mexicans employed by small businesses will see bigger savings on health insurance starting this summer, as the state expands premium discounts that...
Governor announces Rural Health Care Delivery Fund applications open July 1
$20 million in funding available for rural providers SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that rural health care providers may apply for the $20 million available from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund allocated earlier this year as part of...
New Mexico marks 50th Anniversary of the Child Support Program
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues a proclamation June 16 marking the 50th anniversary of New Mexico's Child Support program, which collected $119.2 million for families last year. The Child Support Services Division, created June 16, 1975, currently...
Nancy Laster named director of Health Care Authority’s Division of Health Improvement
Leader brings more than 30 years of experience in health care management SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that Nancy Laster has been named director of the Division of Health Improvement, effective June 9. Laster is an...
Senior summer SNAP supplement
CORRECTION: To be eligible for the one-time supplement, customers had to receive the state SNAP supplement in the month of March 2025. Nearly 30,000 older adults and adults with disabilities will receive an extra $68 for groceries SANTA FE – The New Mexico...
New Mexico to convene first meeting of Behavioral Health Reform Executive Committee
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts will hold the inaugural meeting of the Executive Committee established under Senate Bill 3, the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, on Tuesday, June 24 at 9...
Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce...