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New Mexico Health Care Authority Press Releases

133 Press Releases
  • Published on August 28, 2025 - 20:03 GMT

    Health Care Authority recognizes SNAP’s 61st anniversary

    Milestone arrives following billions in cuts by Republican Congress  SANTA FE — On the 61st anniversary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham reaffirmed New Mexico’s commitment to protecting families despite …

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

    NM becomes among 1st states to train peer support workers in prisons 

    Nine incarcerated individuals to take certification exam August 13  SANTA FE — In a new cross-agency partnership, nine incarcerated individuals are poised to become certified peer support workers trained inside correctional facilities, when they take their …

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  • Published on August 11, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

    Lincoln County storm and flood victims can get food assistance

    Applications open August 18  SANTA FE — Residents of Lincoln County affected by the recent storm and flooding may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.   Residents can apply from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.  “We …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 15:32 GMT

    Lincoln County: SNAP replacement deadline Aug. 24

    Emergency food assistance extended for households affected by floods  SANTA FE — Lincoln County residents who lost food due to flooding now have 17 days to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.    …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 15:43 GMT

    New Mexico expands disaster food assistance 

    Eight counties gain temporary hot food access via EBT   SANTA FE – Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro and Torrance counties can temporarily use …

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  • Published on August 5, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

    August is Child Support Awareness Month

    Child Support Services Division celebrates 50th anniversary  SANTA FE — New Mexico’s Child Support Services Division celebrates 50 years of helping families this August, having collected $119 million for children and families in fiscal year 2025.    The …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

    Medicaid launches advisory council to amplify member voices

    15-member panel will guide policy for 800,000 beneficiaries  SANTA FE —New Mexico’s Medicaid program launched a 15-member advisory council last week to give beneficiaries direct input on policies affecting more than 800,000 state residents.  The New Mexico …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

    Deadline extended for Trout Fire SNAP benefits replacement

    Mimbres ZIP code added to emergency food assistance   SANTA FE — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Grant County, including the newly added Mimbres zip code (88049), now have until Monday, July 28 to request emergency SNAP food …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

    HCA seeks vendors for state employee dental and vision benefits

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) today issued requests for proposals (RFPs) to administration of dental and vision insurance benefits for more than 65,000 state employees and local public workers.  “This is a critical opportunity to …

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  • Published on July 18, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting

    Tuesday, August 5, 2025, | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 322 (Senate Finance Committee Room)  Santa Fe, NM 87505 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the second meeting of the …

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  • Published on July 18, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

    Lincoln County flood victims have until July 28 to replace lost SNAP benefits

    Emergency food assistance available for households affected by floods  SANTA FE — Lincoln County residents who lost food due to flooding have 10 days remaining to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …

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  • Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

    New Mexico 988 services unaffected by national change

    Local counselors provide inclusive crisis support for all communities  SANTA FE — The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline removed its “Press 3” option for LGBTQIA+ youth today, but New Mexico’s 988 service continues operation with no interruption …

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  • Published on July 11, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

    Valencia County fire victims have until July 21 to replace lost SNAP benefits

    Emergency food assistance available for households affected by Desert Willow Complex Fire   SANTA FE — Valencia County residents who lost food due to the Desert Willow Complex Fire have 10 days remaining to request emergency replacement of their …

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  • Published on July 8, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

    Grant County fire victims have until July 16 to replace lost SNAP benefits

    Emergency food assistance available for households affected by Trout Fire  SANTA FE — Grant County residents who lost food due to the Trout Fire have eight days remaining to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

    Don’t Gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico Can’t Afford Newly-Passed Funding Cuts

    By Alanna Dancis, Chief Medical Officer, New Mexico Medicaid H.R. 1 — the federal reconciliation bill that has garnered major attention over recent weeks — was just passed into law. New Mexican communities like Carlsbad stand as a warning for the rest of …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

    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 …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

    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 …

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  • Published on June 13, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

    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, …

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  • Published on June 6, 2025 - 03:14 GMT

    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 …

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  • Published on June 4, 2025 - 15:29 GMT

    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 …

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