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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
HSD announces the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as new deputy secretary
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as HSD Deputy Cabinet Secretary effective immediately. Castillo Smith has earned broad respect among other cabinet secretaries and has strong...
Human Services Department announces screening tool to help prevent substance use disorder
ePrevention will help screen more patients for substance use disorder across the state SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced today that they partnered with CHESS Health to launch ePrevention, a screening tool that can help...
Human Services Department to receive $5.6 million in additional funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected HSD as a recipient of supplemental funds to support the LIHEAP program SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Human Services Department announces end of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program extra benefits
516,537 New Mexicans will go back to receiving regular SNAP benefits starting in March 2023 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department today announced the official end of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments....
Human Services Department announces NMConnect app now features self-help wellness tools
New Mexicans able to engage with new digital tools for emotional, mental, and behavioral support SANTA FE —The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced today that the NMConnect app has released an upgraded version that engages New Mexicans in a full...
Human Services Department lauds passage of legislation to continue child support modernization through first committee
Changes to child support guidelines and medical support will benefit 177,000 parents and children in the Child Support Program SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) lauded the passage of Senate Bill 223 and Senate Bill 224 on a vote 5-0...
Human Services Department to cancel procurement process for the selection of managed care organizations to deliver Medicaid services
Current contracts to remain in place, no disruption in services SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced today it will cancel the procurement process for the selection of managed care organizations to deliver services to the...