Lawmaker looks to proceed with Medicaid Forward plan, despite federal funding uncertainty
A new motto emerged among staff at BeWell, New Mexico’s health insurance marketplace, after the 2024 election: "Stay calm, ...
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'Medicaid Forward' plan for New Mexico nabs initial approval
The proposal would require minimum financial assistance for households at up to four times the federal poverty level.
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New York is one of the states with the most Medicaid recipients: What’s at stake
New York has the third most Medicaid recipients, behind New Mexico and Louisiana. NEW YORK - Millions of Americans receive ...
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With New Mexico still awash in cash, new trust fund would help offset Medicaid budget strain
New Mexico’s latest new fund could be targeted at the state’s growing Medicaid budget. A bill filed by a bipartisan group of senators would earmark $300 million for a new health care trust ...
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Medicaid Forward can improve health, save lives
With a new administration in the White House, there has been a lot of talk about potential federal cuts to health care. It’s more important now than ever for our ...
Ruidoso News29d
New Mexico’s rural families fear proposed federal cuts to Medicaid
A new report from Georgetown University showed the effects a proposed cut to Medicaid would have on rural New Mexico, where residents already have worse health outcomes than those in cities.
Opinion
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OPINION: Medicaid Forward would kill private medical practices that serve adults
Expanding insurance for uninsured people by increasing Medicaid eligibility seems like a great idea at first blush. Of course, we want everyone in New Mexico to have access to health care coverage.
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Dems warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences in Michigan if Medicaid funding is cut
Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers are “sounding the alarm bell” about how Medicaid cuts proposed by House Republicans could jeopardize care for Michiganders. The extent and impact of these proposed cuts ...