Nearly a Quarter of New Mexico Homes Are Uninsured, Leaving Thousands Vulnerable

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The Alarming Statistic That Demands Attention It’s a startling revelation that raises pressing concerns for New Mexicans. According to a recent LendingTree report, New Mexico has earned the dubious distinction of being the state with the highest percentage of uninsured homes in the nation. A staggering 23.3% of homes in the state lack any insurance coverage, equating to roughly 133,340 uninsured homes out of the state’s 572,000. To put this into perspective, the national average hovers at 13.6%, making New Mexico’s unenviable position a stark outlier. For homeowners across the…

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Could Substantial Incentives Trigger a Nationwide Expansion of Medicaid?

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In the decade since the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) inception, a critical coverage gap remains in the health insurance landscape. This gap prevails in the 10 states withholding the ACA Medicaid expansion, affecting 1.5 million uninsured individuals. In this detailed analysis, we investigate who is affected, the potential for expanded coverage, and examine new economic incentives that may prompt a shift towards the adoption of Medicaid expansion in remaining states. Understanding the Health Insurance Coverage Gap The ‘Coverage Gap’ is a situation in some states where adults can’t get Medicaid…

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