Medicaid Forward
STUDY: Medicaid Forward in New Mexico: A report released October 2024 by the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) says Medicaid Forward could expand access to health coverage, lower costs, reduce provider burdens, and create a more integrated, efficient system of care.
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Click here for the full interim legislative packet presented to LHHS on Nov. 22, 2024.
STUDY: Medicaid Forward in New Mexico: A report released October 2023 by the New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) says New Mexico’s uninsured rate, overall spending on healthcare, and hospitals uncompensated care costs could all drop significantly if Medicaid Forward is implemented.
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Medicaid Forward: Unlocking affordable coverage for all New Mexicans. A historic opportunity to continue New Mexico’s leadership in healthcare affordability. Medicaid Forward would allow residents whose incomes are too high to qualify for Medicaid to instead purchase an affordable plan through the program.
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Medicaid Forward policy brief/frequently asked questions.
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2024 Legislation
Stabilize the Healthcare Affordability Fund:
The Healthcare Affordability Fund is a sustainable fund source that is already making affordable healthcare a reality for small businesses and everyday New Mexicans. We are calling our Legislature to stabilize the funding for the Healthcare Affordability Fund to continue providing affordable coverage to our families.
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Support OSI Request for Healthcare Affordability Fund: Every New Mexican deserves access to healthcare, and the Healthcare Affordability Fund is already lowering costs and expanding access to coverage for more New Mexicans. The Legislature must act now to fully fund the programs providing affordable coverage to our families.
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Reports
Healthcare Affordability & Reform: Results from a statewide survey. How New Mexicans Feel about
Affordability and Healthcare Reform.
Healthcare Affordability: New Mexico Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs; Worry About Affording Future Care; Support Government Action across Party Lines
Price and Quality Transparency: New Mexico Residents Lack Confidence in Estimating the Cost and Quality of Care; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
Rural vs. Non-Rural Affordability: New Mexico Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs, Particularly in Rural Areas