NM Medicaid report: Rising costs, dropping enrollment, long wait times

NM Medicaid report: Rising costs, dropping enrollment, long wait times

In a report issued Sept. 23, 2025, legislative analysts found New Mexico's costs for its Medicaid program have nearly doubled in nine years, even as enrollment has dropped. (Getty Images)As New Mexico lawmakers prepare to convene next week in part to address the federal spending bill’s impact on Medicaid, legislative analysts say the state’s costs for the program have nearly doubled in nine years, even as enrollment has dropped. In addition, cli…

NM GOP convenes new legislative health care task force ahead of special session

The hearing will occur two days before a special legislative session focused on anticipated federal cuts to Medicaid, among other topics.