Bill > HB101

This bill proposes the Health Security Act, which would create a comprehensive statewide health care program in New Mexico. The key provisions include: - Establishing a Health Care Commission to administer the health security plan, including designing the plan, adopting rules, negotiating agreements, setting budgets and payment rates, and overseeing quality of care. - Phasing in eligibility for the health security plan, which would provide comprehensive health services to all New Mexico residents, with some exceptions like federal retirees and military personnel. - Setting standards for health care provider participation, beneficiary rights and appeals processes, and prohibiting discrimination against beneficiaries. - Limiting private health insurance coverage to supplemental benefits and transitional coverage. - Requiring the Legislative Finance Committee to analyze the fiscal impact and financing options for the health security plan. The bill aims to control health care costs, improve health outcomes, and provide universal health coverage in New Mexico.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=101&year=17