New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provider rates in the following three different programs will increase in mid-January.

Open enrollment for BeWell, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace, is coming to a close soon. Residents who do not have coverage through Medicaid, Medicare, or employer-sponsoredinsurance, can shop and enroll in a plan.

Combined state and federal spending on health care in New Mexico — principally Medicaid — would increase by $3.3 billion to $15.5 billion, a 27% jump. New Mexico is using a new assessment on ...

New Mexico would use a newly approved assessment on hospitals to harness billions of federal Medicaid dollars for its health care sector. That's despite uncertainty about President-elect Donald ...

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is tasking lawmakers to come up with public safety solutions amid a persistently high violent crime rate that is twice the national average and has left many communities on edge.

It’s that time of year again when the gyms are packed with well-intentioned folks working on their New Year’s resolutions. While better diets and more exercise certainly contributes to wellness,

Tuesday marks the start of New Mexico's 60-day legislative session, and the drama is already taking shape. A group of activists known as Youth United for Climate Crisis Action, or YUCCA, is planning to stage a protest at 9 a.m. outside the state Capitol.

Reynolds discussed a range of legislative priorities, including DOGE, work requirements for Medicaid recipients and a grant program for preschools.

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, made it clear during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he’s only interested in protecting the interests of the rich and powerful. The hedge fund manager with a net worth of at least $500 million repeatedly spiked down questions about whether he would support working-class priorities.

The 2025 legislative session kicks off January 21st and think tank Think New Mexico has a set of recommendations that aim to improve the state’s health care system. KUNM spoke with founder and executive director Fred Nathan about New Mexico joining a compact among states that would bring in more doctors to address professional shortages and other measures that would protect patients.

Meanwhile: Medicare Advantage enrollees aren't seeing expected savings on supplemental care; Inflation Reduction Act's annual prescription cap will provide significant savings; Georgia wants to change Medicaid eligibility requirements;