The state has expanded the program in recent years to improve children’s health, but New Mexico’s current budget crunch leaves its future in question. In Medicaid news in other states, Connecticut’s budget would bring back radiology cuts and Louisiana lawmakers block the new Medicaid-financed centers aimed at helping “medically fragile” kids.
The Associated Press:
New Mexico Weighs Federal Funds For Health Care Home Visits
New Mexico’s fast-growing effort to improve early childhood health and development by offering home visits from nurses and counselors would likely be eligible for federal matching funds under Medicaid, a policy expert told lawmakers on Wednesday. (Lee, 5/11)
The Hartford Courant:
Efforts To Restore Medicaid Cuts For Radiology Services Falls Short
Add radiologists and public health experts to the chorus of critics over the state budget proposal the Senate is expected to take up tomorrow. The plan hammered out by Democratic leaders last week does not restore $7 million for radiology services for the poor. The money was cut from the state budget last year. (Altimari, 5/11)
The Associated Press:
Lawmakers Back 1-Year Delay On New Pediatric Health Centers