City of Albuquerque supports ‘Medicaid Buy-in’

City Council moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution  ALBUQUERQUE—The Albuquerque City Council, after hearing from NM Together for Healthcare leaders from Albuquerque, passed a resolution today that supports the state’s commitment to exploring a proposal that would allow anyone to buy into a low-cost healthcare plan through Medicaid—including the uninsured who don’t…

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All Pueblo Council of Governors backs ‘Medicaid Buy-in’

Governors moved by proposal for their communities’ healthcare ISLETA PUEBLO — The All Pueblo Council of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday in support of  the state’s efforts to shape a healthcare solution that would open up Medicaid for any New Mexican to buy into — including Native American families and Pueblo Nations who want…

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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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