Tag: Health care affordability

New Mexico House Passes HB 4 to Protect Health Coverage as Enrollment Surges 17 Percent

The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.

New Mexico Expands ACA Premium Assistance for 2026 After Federal Subsidies Lapse

New Mexico is stepping in to protect residents from steep health insurance premium increases in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired at the end of 2025. State lawmakers and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham approved funding from the Health Care Affordability Fund to continue subsidies through mid-year and potentially beyond, ensuring continued affordable coverage for thousands of BeWell marketplace enrollees.