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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 partners with HELP New Mexico, Inc. to provide Employment and Training services to SNAP participants
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department announced beginning today, HELP New Mexico, Inc. (HELPNM) will begin statewide administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program, in coordination with...
HSD makes it easier for low-income seniors to afford Medicare
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced it has eliminated a burdensome requirement that made it difficult for low-income seniors to get help paying for Medicare. The previous requirement meant low-income individuals could not have assets or...
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue in July 2021
SANTA FE – New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department. “We understand how...
New Mexico Human Services Department announces changes to its curbside and lobby hours for the Income Support and Child Support offices beginning July 6, 2021
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces the Income Support Division (ISD) and Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) field offices will be expanding their curbside and lobby hours effective July 6, 2021, to better serve New...
Application deadline extended for $5 Million in economic relief
SANTA FE –The deadline to apply for the New Mexico economic relief payment has been extended to Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The payment provides economic relief to New Mexico residents who did not qualify for federal pandemic stimulus relief. Payments will be provided to...
HSD moves additional components of the New Mexico Works program under DWS administration
(Albuquerque, NM) –The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced the movement of additional components of the New Mexico Works (NMW) program to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants under the administration of the New Mexico Department...
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue in June 2021
SANTA FE – New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of June as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced the New...