New Mexico Health Care Authority
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Recent News About New Mexico Health Care Authority
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Nancy Laster has been appointed as the director of the New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Division of Health Improvement, effective June 9.
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), in collaboration with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), is offering a one-time food benefit this month to New Mexicans over 60 and adults with disabilities who are enrolled in the...
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New Mexico is set to hold the inaugural meeting of its Behavioral Health Reform Executive Committee, marking a significant step in implementing Senate Bill 3.
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has announced a collaboration to enhance access to smoking cessation services for Medicaid members.
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Las familias en Nuevo México pueden ahora solicitar el programa de alimentos SUN Bucks, diseñado para ayudar a cubrir los costos de alimentos durante los meses de verano.
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Families in New Mexico now have access to the SUN Bucks program, designed to aid in purchasing groceries during the summer months when children are home from school.
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Kristie Brooks has been appointed as the director of behavioral health transformation and innovation at the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA).
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The new law aimed at reducing healthcare costs for state employees in New Mexico is set to take effect on July 1.
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New Mexicans who rely on caregiving services will experience enhanced safety measures from July 1.
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority has been chosen to be part of a national initiative, alongside seven other state agencies, aimed at enhancing behavioral health services.
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House Bill 131, which aims to enhance caregiver accountability in New Mexico, is now awaiting the governor's approval.
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New Mexico's legislative body has passed a bill, SB 376, aimed at reducing health care costs for state employees.
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority has announced a new initiative to combat opioid overdoses by equipping all Income Support Division (ISD) offices with naloxone, commonly known as Narcan.
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March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to highlight the needs and potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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The Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a reminder to around 8,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in certain counties and pueblos about the need to comply with federal work requirements to maintain their food benefits.
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A personal account has highlighted the pressing need for legislative action to protect individuals with disabilities from exploitation by caregivers.
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Parents in New Mexico must be current on their child support payments to obtain hunting and fishing licenses.
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The state of New Mexico has implemented an emergency rule requiring healthcare providers to consult the Employee Abuse Registry before hiring staff.
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority is advocating for Senate Bill 189, which aims to improve work readiness pathways for individuals receiving public assistance.
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority is advocating for Senate Bill 376, which aims to reduce state employee health insurance contributions by 46.2%, eliminate the budget shortfall of the state health benefits program, and save $19.1 million from...