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This bill creates the Health Care Authority Department, a new cabinet-level department in the executive branch of the New Mexico government. The bill establishes the purpose, structure, and powers of the new department, including the appointment of a Secretary of Health Care Authority to oversee its operations. The bill also transfers several existing health and human services functions and divisions from other state agencies to the new department, designating it as the single state agency for the administration of certain federal health care and human services programs. The bill outlines a transition process to facilitate the reorganization and transfer of personnel, assets, and responsibilities to the new department.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=16&year=23