New Mexico considering changes to Medicaid program
Source: Associated Press
JUNE 02, 2017 1:09 PM
BY SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. State officials say keeping costs down while improving the delivery of health care for New Mexico's poorest residents is the focus as they propose changes to the Medicaid program to ensure sustainability as enrollment grows.
More than a quarter-million state residents have enrolled since the program's expansion in 2014. Now, more than 40 percent of the state's children, disabled and other low-income adults are covered.
State Human Services Secretary Brent Ernest says despite the steady increase in enrollment, New Mexico has maintained benefits by cutting costs and coordinating care.
He said those efforts will continue under a waiver being sought from the federal government.
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