/tags/health-insurance health insurance en-US Copyright Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:52:22 GMT /local-news/2024-01-02/several-changes-go-into-effect-for-2024-health-plans-in-new-mexico A number of new state laws impact health insurance policies delivered, issued or renewed in New Mexico as of January 1, 2024. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:52:22 GMT /local-news/2024-01-02/several-changes-go-into-effect-for-2024-health-plans-in-new-mexico Nash Jones /local-news/2023-09-12/cdc-advisory-committee-recommends-new-covid-vaccine-amid-rising-cases As we head into the cooler months we’re already seeing COVID cases and hospitalizations on the rise, and the FDA just this week approved an updated COVID vaccine. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:23:25 GMT /local-news/2023-09-12/cdc-advisory-committee-recommends-new-covid-vaccine-amid-rising-cases Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-12-01/report-hospital-patients-without-insurance-pay-higher-rates A revised report presented to the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee shows prices for hospital procedures depend on who is paying the tab. The report shows that uninsured patients paying out of pocket often have the highest rates. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:13:00 GMT /local-news/2022-12-01/report-hospital-patients-without-insurance-pay-higher-rates Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2022-11-07/enrollment-opens-for-state-health-insurance-exchange-as-possible-end-looms-for-public-health-emergency-order Enrollment is now open for health insurance through the state exchange, beWellnm, and officials this week said it’s important for people to understand their options with the possible end of the COVID public health emergency early next year. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:25:15 GMT /local-news/2022-11-07/enrollment-opens-for-state-health-insurance-exchange-as-possible-end-looms-for-public-health-emergency-order Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward The state approved nearly $800,000 in the recent legislative session to study how a proposed law would change healthcare coverage and costs. Officials must now prioritize which areas to research. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:10:49 GMT /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-03-17/behavioral-health-copays-waived-for-only-fraction-of-new-mexicans You may have heard that New Mexico did away with out-of-pocket costs for behavioral health care. But, despite the way it's been widely billed, the state law only applies to a fraction of the people on health insurance plans in New Mexico. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:32:50 GMT /local-news/2022-03-17/behavioral-health-copays-waived-for-only-fraction-of-new-mexicans Nash Jones /local-news/2021-08-11/deadline-looms-for-free-or-low-cost-2021-health-coverage A chance for New Mexicans to get health insurance for the remainder of the year ends this weekend. Some people can qualify for free or low-cost plans… Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:53:49 GMT /local-news/2021-08-11/deadline-looms-for-free-or-low-cost-2021-health-coverage Nash Jones /local-news/2020-05-14/ynmg-covid-get-covered Access to medical care could not be more important than it is at this moment. And plenty of people either don’t have health insurance or lost it because… Fri, 15 May 2020 02:53:21 GMT /local-news/2020-05-14/ynmg-covid-get-covered Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /public-health-new-mexico/2019-03-15/pre-existing-conditions-bill-heads-to-governor The Affordable Care Act says health insurers can’t deny coverage for someone or charge them more if they have a pre-existing condition.State senators… Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:00:52 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-03-15/pre-existing-conditions-bill-heads-to-governor May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-04/medicaid-buy-in-bill-explained State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let residents who aren’t eligible for Medicaid coverage to buy into the program. Nearly one million… Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:08:34 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-04/medicaid-buy-in-bill-explained May Ortega