Bill > HB393

This bill appropriates $5 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Department of Health specifically for the New Mexico Health Service Corps, a program designed to support healthcare providers working in rural or underserved areas, or in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The funding will be available for expenditure during fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a strict limitation that no more than $200,000 can be used for administrative costs. The bill includes a standard fiscal provision that any unspent or uncommitted funds at the end of fiscal year 2027 will be returned to the general fund. Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based healthcare providers that receive federal funding and serve populations with limited access to healthcare, typically in rural or low-income areas. By providing this appropriation, the bill aims to help address healthcare workforce shortages in regions of New Mexico that traditionally struggle to attract and retain medical professionals.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=393&year=25