City of Anthony stands behind ‘Medicaid Buy-in’

Board of Trustees moved by local support and statewide momentum ANTHONY– The City of Anthony’s Board of Trustees, after hearing testimony from NM Together for Healthcare family leaders who live in Anthony, passed a resolution on Monday in favor of continuing the state’s efforts to shape a healthcare solution that would open up Medicaid for…

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Bernalillo County champions the ‘Medicaid Buy-in’

County Commissioners moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution BERNALILLO COUNTY–The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners, after hearing from NM Together for Healthcare leaders from Bernalillo County, passed a resolution Monday that supports the state’s commitment to exploring an innovative proposal to allow New Mexicans to purchase health insurance coverage through Medicaid —…

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Medicaid Buy-in Could be a Reality in New Mexico

by Mandisa Routheni An innovative plan that would allow New Mexicans who don’t qualify for Medicaid to buy-in to the program is gaining momentum in our state and around the country. Medicaid buy-in bills have been introduced in Congress as the idea is being explored in New Mexico, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, and…

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City of Sunland Park backs ‘Medicaid buy-in’

City Council moved by local support and statewide momentum SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO–The City Council of Sunland Park, after hearing testimony from New Mexico Together for Healthcare family leaders who live in Sunland Park, passed a resolution on Tuesday in favor of continuing the state’s efforts to shape a healthcare solution that would open up…

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McKinley County supports Medicaid buy-in

“With more than 16,000 McKinley residents still uninsured, we need to support innovative ideas that will help everyone in our communities get the health care they need. A Medicaid buy-in program is a great option to make quality care affordable and accessible.” Christopher Hudson, Healthcare Leader with Strong Families NM Read the full Gallup Independent article here.

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