13.25 Free CEUs for Mobile Crisis Training  SANTA FE – This November, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) Academy, a free training webinar for existing and emerging MCT providers in New Mexico. The two-day, virtual training is open to all and will The post Health Care Authority offers free training to support mobile crisis providers appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Medicaid program is now accepting registrations from primary care providers to participate in the Medicaid Primary Care Payment Reform Value-Based Payment (PCPR VBP) program.     “We are proud to offer an innovative, value-based payment solution to primary care providers that minimizes the burden on them while rewarding patient-centered practices like timely The post New Mexico Medicaid invites primary care providers to participate in quality payment incentives   appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE—New Mexico is one of four states that received federal approval this week to use Medicaid funding to cover Native American Traditional Health Care Practices. With this approval, New Mexico advances health equity and access to culturally appropriate health care across its diverse communities.   “Recognizing that traditional health care practices vary across the many The post New Mexico receives federal approval to use Medicaid funds for Native American traditional health care practices appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

Over 330 households to receive additional financial assistance for energy costs  SANTA FE — Starting Oct. 3, 2024, approximately 334 New Mexican households affected by the South Fork and Salt fires will receive supplemental payments from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligible households will automatically receive their payments by mail, requiring no further The post State announces supplemental LIHEAP benefits for households impacted by South Fork and Salt Fires appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SNAP customers encouraged to protect their EBT cards  SANTA FE – Food assistance recipients who had their benefits electronically stolen or skimmed will no longer be eligible to receive federal reimbursement after December 20, 2024.  Federal assistance to reimburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers for electronically stolen or skimmed benefits has been extended from The post Deadline extended for federal replacement of stolen SNAP benefits appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

Revamped features streamline access to vital health and human services for New Mexicans  SANTA FE— The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to announce the launch of new and improved features on YES.NM.GOV, the state’s online portal for accessing health and human services.   The site now offers New Mexicans a streamlined experience to The post New Mexico Health Care Authority unveils enhanced YES.NM.GOV portal  appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

State launches Point & Pay to streamline payments for New Mexico families  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Child Support Services Division is making it easier than ever for parents to fulfill their child support obligations with the introduction of Point & Pay, a new no-fee online and phone payment service available now.  “We are The post Child support payments now easier with no-fee online & phone service  appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – Starting Oct. 1, 2024, many New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see significant increases in their monthly food benefits, extended certification periods, and expanded eligibility.  “No New Mexican should ever have to go hungry. By expanding SNAP access and increasing benefits, we’re making sure more families, The post Governor expands SNAP access, increases benefits for New Mexicans appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority is requesting $2.2 billion in state funding for Fiscal Year 2026, which will leverage an additional $11 billion in federal funds and support critical investments that are improving the health and well-being of more than one million New Mexicans.  The HCA FY26 budget request aims to The post Health Care Authority’s $2.2B budget boosts essential services appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The 24/7 lifeline provides free, confidential support for emotional, mental, and substance use crises  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to celebrate the first national 988 Day on September 8, 2024.  Communities across the nation will unite on this day to raise awareness about 988, the 24/7 lifeline for The post New Mexico celebrates first national 988 Day on September 8, 2024 appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.