The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking public input on the development of a Behavioral Health Waiver. This program would provide services to people with mental illness, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury. You may attend a Zoom session (registration required) or provide written comments due. Details below:

There will be three virtual listening sessions for interested parties, to be held next week:

I.  Providers and stakeholders

Tuesday, December 9

Noon to 1:00 p.m. MT

II.  Individuals, family members and caregivers

Wednesday, December 10

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MT

III.  Tribal partners

Thursday, December 11

Noon to 1:00 p.m. MT

The sessions will be held on Zoom and advance registration is required at bit.ly/BHFS2025.  (If the link does not take you to the registration form, copy it and paste it in your browser to reach the site.)

You can also provide written comments, which are due by Thursday, December 11 by 5:00 p.m.  Comments should be emailed to stakeholdercomment@manatt.com.  Commenters are encouraged to give input on strengths and gaps in the current behavioral health system, recommended changes, and any other thoughts you may have.