NM · New Mexico Health Care Authority
Social services in New Mexico
Official New Mexico websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve New Mexico residents through local offices.
The Human Services Department became the Health Care Authority in 2024; Medicaid is Turquoise Care. Child care assistance is run by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department.
State-run programs
These programs are funded federally but applications go through New Mexico.
SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (New Mexico Works).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistanceofficial portal✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page
Federal programs with New Mexico offices
Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.
USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Official New Mexico resources
Benefits portal
YES New Mexico
Apply, renew, and check case status online.
yes.state.nm.us
Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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