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NM SB279

NM SB279
Health Security Act

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Introduced
01/21/2019
In Committee
02/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/16/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; ENACTING THE HEALTH SECURITY ACT TO PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE; PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CARE PLANNING; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS; CREATING A COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY REGIONS AND REGIONAL COUNCILS; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTH SECURITY PLAN; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE TORT CLAIMS ACT; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE UNFAIR PRACTICES ACT TO BAN THE SALE OF REDUNDANT HEALTH COVERAGE; ENACTING TEMPORARY PROVISIONS OF LAW TO REQUIRE A FISCAL ANALYSIS OF THE HEALTH SECURITY PLAN BEFORE ENACTMENT OF THE HEALTH SECURITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR DELAYED REPEAL; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Health Security Act to provide comprehensive statewide health care coverage for all New Mexicans. It creates a Health Care Commission to design and administer the health security plan, which will include preventive and primary care, coverage for rural and underserved areas, and options for behavioral health and long-term care services. The bill also requires the Legislative Finance Committee to conduct a fiscal analysis of the proposed plan before it can be enacted.

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Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 3/11/2019 Room 321) (on 03/11/2019)

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