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The federal government wants to move the critically ill population into a new health coverage plan as of July 1. The new plan, however, could push health coverage out of reach for many by raising deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, state officials say.
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance John Franchini sent a letter to the federal government Thursday asking Washington to pay for all health coverage for more than 1,500 critically ill New Mexicans through the end of the year.
More than 1,500 critically ill New Mexicans could face obstacles to medical coverage for the last six months of the year due to a dispute between federal and state officials over how much Washington will pay to underwrite coverage for the population.
The quickest way to unify people fighting over what a state-run health exchange would look like is to mention a federal takeover. But the window for keeping the federal government's hands off NM's exchange is starting to close.
Gov. Susana Martinez has worked toward compromise with lawmakers for two years on legislation to limit social promotion. Last year a deal was close, but it's unclear whether compromise is possible in 2013 with so many new lawmakers taking office.
In less than 10 months, New Mexico must be able to enroll residents in a virtual marketplace called a health exchange, a cornerstone of the nation’s health care law.
Stories of immigrants reveal that both public safety and immigration are at the heart of the debate over whether to repeal or reform New Mexico's law that lets undocumented immigrants get driver's licenses.
Two undocumented immigrants interviewed by New Mexico In Depth believe having a state-issued driver’s license helps such immigrants function in the United States while reducing the chance of deportation.
Those who want to repeal New Mexico’s law that lets undocumented immigrants obtain driver’s licenses fear that terrorists or other criminals could use the identification cards to move freely around the country.
The Navajo Nation has named its first ever Poet Laureate. A poet, professor, and storyteller, Luci Tapahonso talks with New Mexico In Depth about language, beauty, and history.
More than 30 protesters gathered Friday to oppose a planned uranium mine near Mt. Taylor, a peak held sacred by several Native tribes, but Forest Service officials say all the agency can do is attempt to mitigate the damage.
The Central Consolidated School District's board reversed on Thursday a prior decision to close an alternative high school in Shiprock.
Heath Haussamen joined former state Sen. Steve Fischmann on the radio today to talk about Haussamen's recent column on the need for legislative reform.
Gov. Susana Martinez signed into law Thursday legislation that will create a state health exchange for New Mexico. According to some estimates, the exchange should help half of the state’s more than 400,000 uninsured residents eventually purchase health insurance.
Legislators shirked their duty to be deliberative and transparent when they passed a complex tax-reform bill on Saturday. If the problem, as some believe, is that New Mexico’s legislative process is designed to avoid debate and scrutiny, then the process needs reform.