Benefits will expire four months after issue  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is reminding recipients of SUN Bucks benefits issued on August 5, that they must be spent by December 5, 2024, or the funds will expire. All SUN Bucks benefits should be used within four months of the date The post SUN Bucks benefits must be spent by December 5 appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority has expanded its opioid use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) locator map to include both in-person and telehealth services across the state. The expanded network of MAT health providers and the interactive map can be found at www.doseofreality.com/get-treatment.  “Every day, more people in our state are choosing the The post Interactive map connects New Mexicans with in-person and telehealth opioid medication-assisted treatment appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

Able-bodied adults without dependents ages 18-54 in designated areas will need to meet federal work guidelines  SANTA FE — Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, a new work requirement will take effect for some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers throughout New Mexico. Those directly impacted will receive a mailed notice from the Health Care Authority (HCA) The post Updated work requirements will impact certain SNAP customers in 2025 appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

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.