Healthy & Safe Communities Blog
For Mothers Day, I’m Thankful for Children’s Health
Mother’s Day is coming up. As a mom, I can’t help thinking what a big help America’s new health care law will be to moms like me around the state in promoting and protecting our children’s health and the strength of our families.
Health Insurance Exchange Veto Only Puts Off the Inevitable
It’s deeply disappointing that the Governor decided to veto SB 38/370, which the Legislature passed to create a New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange. The exchange would have been a web-based marketplace where individuals and small employers could compare different private insurance policies before they purchase.
Legislature Did OK by Medicaid, Given the Resources Available
The New Mexico Legislature is to be commended for sparing Medicaid serious cuts in the coming fiscal year (FY12). They did this despite the governor’s determination not to permit any revenue increases. Medicaid for kids – called New Mexikids – covers more New Mexico children than any other health insurance program. Without it, more than 300,000 children from low-income families would be without health care.