Income Support Division - New Mexico HSD

Administrative Contact
Pamela Hyde, J D Secretary
Katie Falls, ISD Director

Agency Telephone Numbers

Administrativ0
(505) 827-7750
FAX
(505) 827-6286, (505) 524-6509

Mission Statement
Help New Mexicans improve their well being and move toward self-sufficiency by leading an integrated network of public and private support.

Governed By
State of New Mexico

NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HSD - INCOME SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 2348
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Administrative (800) 432-6217
FAX (505) 827-7203

INCOME SUPPORT DIVISION - EAST DONA ANA COUNTY
2121 Summit Court
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Administrative (575) 524-6568
FAX (575) 524-6510

INCOME SUPPORT DIVISION - SIERRA COUNTY
Yolanda Sepulveda, County Director
102 Barton
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative (575) 894-3011 Ext. 110
FAX (575) 894-1021

INCOME SUPPORT DIVISION - WEST DONA ANA COUNTY
655 Utah Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Administrative (575) 524-6500
FAX (575) 524-6509

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Medicaid
TANF
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Food Stamps

Agency Services

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

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AGE RANGE	Families with children under 19, or single women who are months pregnant.
DESCRIPTION	Assistance for families with dependent children who are in need of temporary assistance, not to exceed 5 years.
ELIGIBILITY	Families with dependent children under 19 who are citizens or legal residents and who meet income, resource and work activity requirements. There is a work requirement for all able bodied adult individuals to seek employment. Training is available to help individuals become self sufficient.
FEES	No fee
HOURS	M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION	Applications can be obtained at local Income Support Division office, through the mail, or over the Internet. Department has 30 days to process eligibility request.
LANGUAGES	English and Spanish
SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE (MEDICAID)
DESCRIPTION	Full or limited medical coverage for single adults between the ages of 19 and 64, women who are pregnant or in need of family planning services, women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer by certain medical facilities, children; from newborn up to age 19, families with dependant children up to age 19, elderly or disabled individuals in medical institutions, home health care coverage to pay for the Medicare premium portion of their Social Security benefits.
ELIGIBILITY	Each Medicaid program has its own income, resource and eligibility guidelines.
FEES	To qualify there are no fees, but certain programs have payments and co-payments for the services and medications that they provide.
HOURS	M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION	There are specific applications for different programs provided by the department. A general application can start most programs, but you will be required to fill out a specific application if need be. Applications can be requested at any time from the department.
LANGUAGES	English and Spanish
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
AGE RANGE	Adults: 18-64
DESCRIPTION	Assists individual adults 18-64 who are determined to be temporarily or permanently disabled.
ELIGIBILITY	Single adults who have a temporary or permanent disability and who meet income and resource guidelines.
FEES	No fee
HOURS	M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION	Application can be requested at the local Income Support Division office or through the mail and submitted to the local Income Support Division for processing.
LANGUAGES	English and Spanish
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
DESCRIPTION	Assists for individuals and families to help pay cost of heating and cooling bills.
ELIGIBILITY	Individuals and families who meet income and resource guidelines and who have a heating or cooling expense.
FEES	No fee
HOURS	M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION	Complete and submit an application to the local Income Support Division for processing. Applications can be obtained at the local Income Support Division office or through the mail.
LANGUAGES	English and Spanish
FOOD STAMPS
AGE RANGE	Families and individuals.
DESCRIPTION	Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) card that assists qualifying individuals and families to supplement their food purchasing ability.
ELIGIBILITY	Citizens and legal residents whose income and resources are within federal and state guidelines.
FEES	No fee
HOURS	M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
APPLICATION	Applications can be obtained at the local ISD office, through the mail, or over the Internet. Department has 30 days to process eligibility request. Expedited services within seven days is available to families with little income or resources.
LANGUAGES 2/15/08	English and Spanish

Report date: 2/23/06