Communications

Early Office Closure

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has granted state employees four hours of administrative leave to be used on Friday, March 29, 2024, for seasonal holiday leave. The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration offices in Albuquerque and all field locations will close at 1 p.m., this Friday, except for its Clerk of Court and Ombudsman services in the main Albuquerque office, which will remain available through 5 p.m.

Network Maintenance

WCA IT staff will be conducting network maintenance from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024, during which time the agency website and network services will be unavailable

No Lump-Sum Hearings on Holiday Weeks

There will be no lump-sum hearings held on holiday weeks. In 2024, there will be no lump-sum hearings on the following dates:

Friday, January 5
Friday, January 19
Friday, May 31
Friday, July 5
Friday, September 6
Friday, October 18
Friday, November 15
Friday, November 29
Friday, December 27

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NMWCA Updates

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Public Information Office Communication

For questions on news, announcements, or the Advisory Council, contact Public Information Officer Diana Sandoval-Tapia at (505)841-6052 or email Diana-Sandoval-Tapia.  

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New Rules

The Rules are reviewed annually. See the latest.  

Fee Schedule

The medical fee schedule is revised each year pursuant to statute. Proposed revisions are typically posted for review and public comment each fall, and the final version published in early December.  Find the current fee schedule.   

Coverage for AG Workers

Employers are required to provide workers' compensation coverage for agricultural workers. Find out more.

IPRA Request

For those with an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request, contact IPRA Request at (505)841-6869.

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