IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE START-UP OF OBAMACARE, NEW MEXICO'S MEDICAID PROGRAM IS EXPANDING. MATT KENNICOTT WITH THE STATE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT SAYS THEY EXPECT TO ADD 170-THOUSAND LOW INCOME ADULTS TO THE MEDICAID ROLLS BY THE YEAR 2020. HE SAYS THAT'S A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE BELIEVED NOT TO BE CURRENTLY INSURED.
INFORMATION ON SIGNING UP IS AVAILABLE AT THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S WEB SITE. COVERAGE BEGINS NEXT JANUARY FIRST.
NEW MEXICO'S SHARE OF THE COST OF MEDICAID AMOUNTS TO ABOUT A BILLION DOLLARS…WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PICKING UP THE REMAINING 3-PLUS BILLION.
