Now more than ever, every New Mexican should have access to healthcare. The House Health and Human Services Committee passed HB 122 and HB 13 last week! On Wednesday the Legislature will consider these two bills in separate hearings. These bills would help New Mexicans access healthcare and pay for COVID-19 services. We need your help to provide public comment…
DetailsThe House Health and Human Services on Monday passed 8-1 legislation supported by New Mexico Together for Healthcare that ensures that every New Mexican can access healthcare regardless of their immigration status. Current federal guidelines put the responsibility on each state to make clear that indigent care programs in that state cover patients without discriminating…
DetailsNo one should ever face discrimination when accessing healthcare based on immigration status. On Monday at 8:30 am, the Legislature’s House Health and Human Services Committee will consider House Bill 112, which would stop state or locally funded healthcare programs from discriminating against New Mexicans based on their immigration status. The hearing was originally scheduled…
DetailsThe Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on Friday passed The Patients’ Debt Collection Protection Act by a vote of 5-2 after powerful testimony from New Mexico Together for Health Care community leaders who support the measure to address the devastating impact of medical debt on New Mexico families. “The healthcare industrial complex doesn’t take…
DetailsEvery New Mexican should have access to healthcare services without worrying if they can afford it. On Friday at 1:30 pm, the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee will consider Senate Bill 71, which would help protect New Mexicans from crippling medical debt. The committee was originally scheduled to hear the bill Wednesday. We need your help…
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