The Social Services Division manages the Health Care Assistance Program, which supports access to health related programs and services. The Division also manages Social Services Contracts with half a dozen agencies who provide a wide range of programming for families, youth, and seniors throughout the community. Lastly, the Division coordinates the work of the Los Alamos Community Health Council and supports the work of the local DWI Planning Council, both of which hold monthly public meetings. For more information, please call 505-662-8068.
Health Care Assistance Program
As of July 1, 2014, New Mexico State has taken a direct role in funding local hospitals to cover medical services. As a result, the Los Alamos County Health Care Assistance Program (HCAP) no longer covers such services as surgeries, vision care or hospice; however, HCAP is funded by local gross receipts tax and administered by the Los Alamos County Council, and does cover behavioral health services that are not already covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or Affordable Care Act insurance under the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange. Click here to view the policy. HCAP reimburses contracted behavioral health providers for services rendered to county residents who meet low income guidelines, including mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment programs, as well as health related programs and services for detainees at Los Alamos County Jail.
Social Services staff may be able to assist you with navigating other health care programs, such as Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. Please contact 505-662-8068 for more information.
To qualify you must be a resident of Los Alamos County for at least 90 days and receive an income at or below 225% of HHS 2018 Poverty Guidelines. Single applicants may not have more than $5,000 in liquid assets, and family applicants may not have more than $10,000 in liquid assets. Click here for HCAP application forms.
Social Services Division Councils
The Social Services Division coordinates regular meetings of the
Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC). LACHC membership includes local social services providers, business representatives, government agencies, and other interested parties. LACHC members focus on working together to help improve the lives of older adults, those in financial crisis, and resiliency for youth and families. The Los Alamos County Council informally recognizes LACHC as its community health planning body and designates a councilor each year to attend monthly meetings. For more information, please contact the Division at 505-662-8068.
LACHC typically holds public meetings on the first Thursday of each month, from 12:00-1:30 p.m., in Room 330 at the County Municipal Building, located at 1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544. For more information, please contact LACHC Coordinator, Deni Fell, at 505-663-1875.
The local DWI Planning Council conducts public meetings that are typically held on the second Thursday of each month, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., in Room 330 of the County Municipal Building, located at 1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544. For more information, please contact DWI PC Coordinator, Donna Casados, at 505-662-8312.