NM Together for Healthcare concerned that the ACA will be struck down The confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court could lead to over 280,000 New Mexicans losing Medicaid and over 30,000 losing health insurance through the marketplace. At stake is access to quality, affordable health coverage for millions of people across…
For the legislative special session, the Legislative Finance Committee and governor are proposing a Medicaid budget that raises concerns for assuring the protection of Medicaid during this historic public health crisis. The latest projections show Medicaid is facing a revenue shortfall of $73.8 million. Medicaid enrollment has been climbing while New Mexicans lose their jobs…
New Mexico has an important opportunity to bring down the costs of health care, but the Legislature must act now. Call senators TODAY and ask them to stand up for New Mexican families and pass HB 278. There are only three days left in session, but the bill only has one more committee left and…
Bill will Ensure State Doesn’t Miss Out on $125 Million for Health Care Affordability Initiatives New Mexico Together for Health Care on Wednesday celebrated the 6-4 passage of HB 278 through the House Taxation and Revenue Committee because the important legislation allows New Mexico to benefit from as much as $125 million per year for…
By Colin Baillio of Health Action New Mexico and Ana Moran of United States of Care In Silver City, we met with a local coalition of people who meet regularly to address issues related to poverty in their community. One member talked about her parents struggling to stay insured after they retired. They still have…