Bill > HB304

This bill, titled "Medicaid Family Planning & Pregnancy Coverage," proposes to add a new section to the Public Assistance Act in New Mexico. It mandates that the Secretary of the relevant department must create rules, following federal guidelines, to guarantee that Medicaid family planning services are available to individuals who apply or reapply and meet specific criteria. These criteria include being eligible based on household income, using the same financial eligibility standards as those for Medicaid pregnancy services, otherwise qualifying for family planning coverage under federal law, and following the department's procedures for application and maintaining eligibility. Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.