MISSION
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
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Learn more about HCA's Social Impact Measures
A description of the measures and monthly data that can be viewed at the state or county level are available on the HSD Scorecard website.
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63The Health Care Authority provides services and benefits to 978,963 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. Click here to view a detailed explanation of the data analysis.
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The Latest News From HSD
New Mexico eliminates child support fees to aid families
SANTA FE – In a significant move to support families, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that they have eliminated program fees for child support services. This policy change aims to encourage more parents and guardians raising children...
State launches SUN Bucks to improve food access for kids
New grocery benefits program provides $120 per child for groceries SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) unveiled SUN Bucks, a new grocery benefits program designed to help families during the summer months. "Summer should be a...
Beneficios de alimentos disponibles para las víctimas de desastres por incendios forestales e inundaciones
Los residentes de los condados de Lincoln y Otero, incluyendo la Tribu Apache Mescalero, pueden solicitar a partir del 10 de julio de 2024 SANTA FE – La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México (HCA, por sus siglas en...
Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims
Lincoln and Otero County residents, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, may apply beginning July 10, 2024 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that New Mexicans affected by the South Fork and Salt fires may be eligible...
Beneficios temporales de alimentos preparados para clientes de SNAP debido a incendios forestales
Los habitantes de Nuevo México pueden comprar temporalmente alimentos listos para comer en los departamentos de delicatessen SANTA FE – Con efecto inmediato, los clientes del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) en Nuevo...
Temporary hot food benefits for SNAP customers due to wildfires
New Mexicans can temporarily purchase ready-to-eat foods from deli departments SANTA FE – Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in New Mexico can temporarily use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to...
New Mexico Health Care Authority Set to Launch July 1
The new agency plans to make it more accessible to get safety-net services and improve health care. SANTA FE —New Mexico marks a significant milestone by launching the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) on July 1, a new state agency serving 51 percent...