NMHCF Statement On Health Security Planning and Design Act

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Health Care Future issued the following statement regarding introduction of the Health Security Planning and Design Act in the New Mexico Legislature. The legislation would create a board to examine the implementation of the Health Security Plan a new, state government-controlled health insurance system.

“Every New Mexico resident deserves access to affordable, high-quality health coverage and care. The best way to achieve this is by building on and improving what’s working where private coverage, Medicare, and Medicaid work together – not starting over by forcing New Mexicans into an unaffordable, new state government-controlled health insurance system like the Health Security Plan. In forming any board to examine this issue, it is critical that all stakeholders are represented. Additionally, the board must examine all fiscal and economic impacts of implementing the Health Security Plan. New Mexico’s Health Care Future remains committed to working together to ensure that every state resident has access to the health coverage and care they deserve.”