The New Mexico Health Care Authority is hosting three public forums to gather input on how the state can better support individuals with serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, and brain injuries. The feedback will inform the Behavioral Health Assessment and Feasibility Study report, scheduled for publication in January 2026.
Medicaid members, providers, stakeholders, and interested parties are encouraged to participate. Three listening sessions were scheduled to collect input from different constituencies. A Providers and Managed Care Plan Listening Session is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. MST on December 9. An Individuals, Family Members, and Caregivers Listening Session is scheduled for 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. MST on December 10. A Tribal Partners Listening Session is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. MST on December 11. All sessions are conducted via Zoom webinar, with login information sent upon registration.
During registration, participants are asked to select the session most closely aligned with their role. Written public comments can also be submitted by email to stakeholdercomment@manatt.com by 5 p.m. MST on December 11. The Health Care Authority encourages respondents to share their perspectives on areas of strength in New Mexico’s current behavioral health system, identified gaps, recommended changes, and any other relevant thoughts on the study.
The public engagement process reflects New Mexico’s effort to assess and potentially improve its behavioral health infrastructure. The study aims to understand current system capabilities and identify opportunities for enhancing support for vulnerable populations in the state.
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