Lots of good news in New Mexico
This election has brought major changes to the state senate, and support for Health Security has unquestionably increased. New senate leadership, along with additional supportive senators, means that we finally have the opportunity to pass legislation that will create the Health Security Plan. In addition, strong support remains in the state house.
On the federal level, some challenges remain, but a Biden presidency is cause for optimism
Challenge #1. Conservatives now have a solid six-to-three majority on the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear arguments on a challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tomorrow. The Court’s decision will not be handed down until next spring. Click here for more about the impacts if the ACA is struck down.
Challenge #2. While the fate of the ACA is unknown, there is another harsh reality to face: in the event that the Republicans retain control of the US Senate, a divided Congress will make it unlikely that President Biden will be able to achieve any major health care reform.
Both of these challenges make it more urgent than ever for New Mexico to put in place its own solution to the ever-growing health care crisis.
A positive note: Not only does the 2021 New Mexico legislative session present us with the opportunity to finally move forward with Health Security, but a Biden presidency will make it much easier for our state to receive any federal waivers needed for setting up the Health Security Plan.
But as we learned during this election cycle, nothing can be taken for granted.
Your active support is critically important to ensure success this upcoming session.
Let us know if your group would like a Zoom presentation on Health Security. And please talk to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family about why all of us must let our legislators and the governor know that it is time for Health Security.