Medicaid could open to paying customers
SANTA FE – New Mexico would open its Medicaid program to paying customers in an effort to expand affordable health care options under proposed legislation unveiled Wednesday.
The measure from Democratic Rep. Deborah Armstrong of Albuquerque aims to create a Medicaid buy-in option for state residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid coverage or marketplace subsidies under the Affordable Care Act but still may struggle to afford adequate care. Medicare recipients would not be eligible.
The concept was embraced by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on the campaign trail last year, and her budget recommendation for the coming fiscal year includes some initial funding.
Under the proposal, state residents would pay a monthly premium to the state in return for medical insurance under the state’s Medicaid program, which currently serves low-income families and individuals.
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