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What will happen to New Mexicans if the Affordable Care Act is repealed?

New Mexico in Focus: the ACA

February 10, 2017 – Opponents of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, have been advocating for its repeal since it was enacted in 2010. Yet, if it were to completely go away, more than 36,000 New Mexicans who have gained health insurance since then could stand to lose those benefits. New Mexico in Focus host…

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The Line: What Repealing The Affordable Care Act Might Mean For New Mexico

The Line Panel

January 20, 2017 – Thousands of New Mexicans signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA allowed the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid. According to the New Mexico Human Services Department, about 36% of New Mexicans are currently covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). There’s a…

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