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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The Health Care Authority provides services and benefits to 979,421 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
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...
Beneficios de alimentos SNAP EBT reemplazados para las víctimas de los incendios de South Fork y Salt en los condados de Lincoln y Otero
SANTA FE — A la luz de los devastadores incendios en los condados de Lincoln y Otero, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Nuevo México (HSD, por sus siglas en inglés) está tomando medidas para reemplazar tanto los alimentos perdidos como...
SNAP EBT food benefits replaced for South Fork and Salt fire victims in Lincoln and Otero Counties
SANTA FE — In light of the devastating fires in Lincoln and Otero counties, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is taking action to replace both lost food and EBT cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP) customers. ...
Senior Summer SNAP Supplement
11,834 New Mexicans will receive an extra $135 in SNAP benefits. SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) in partnership with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is delivering additional food supports this month to adults...
New Mexico Medicaid expands services with Community Health Workers
CHWs are trusted community members who promote overall health SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced today that Community Health Workers (CHW) and Community Health Representatives (CHR) are now able to be reimbursed for...