Action needed: Inform legislators about Medicaid Forward!

Dear Partners for Healthcare,

Medicaid Forward is on the move:

This legislative session, we can pass Medicaid Forward, a healthcare option that would enable New Mexicans with incomes above current Medicaid eligibility limits to purchase the same coverage on a sliding scale. Legislators are already meeting now to decide what they will support in the upcoming session.

Take action today to inform your legislators about Medicaid Forward and
its potential to strengthen our communities, improve our healthcare
system, and boost our economy. Healthcare providers are with us: Dr.
Tasha Barnes and Dr. Jesse Barnes wrote a letter about the impact and
opportunity of Medicaid Forward and we need your help sharing it with
lawmakers.

Click Here to Send it to Your Legislators

Medicaid Forward is currently under review in New Mexico:
The first phase of the study, released last October, highlighted the potential for increased access to coverage and lower costs for everyone. The next phase will be available this month, and it’s essential for our community to prepare to give public comment sharing why this affordable option is so important to our families. Your feedback is crucial in shaping Medicaid Forward’s design and implementation. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks—we need your voices to ensure this opportunity meets our community’s needs!

Key Insights about Medicaid Forward:

Increased Coverage: The proposal seeks to extend Medicaid eligibility to more residents, including those who fall just above the poverty line.

Enhanced Services: With this expansion, we expect a broader range of services, including mental health support, preventive care, and chronic disease management.

Community Impact: By improving access to healthcare, Medicaid Forward would significantly reduce health disparities, strengthen our local economy, and support community health initiatives.

We will send more information as we get it, including details on how you can voice your support. Keep eye an on your inbox. 

Your support is essential as we collectively strive for a healthier future for our communities. Thank you for your continued partnership—we are stronger together!

Sincerely,

Arika Sánchez

Healthcare Director, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty