New Mexico moves to shore up Medicaid, SNAP and rural health after Trump federal cuts
Facing an estimated $200 million annual hit from federal tax cuts that will reduce support for health and nutrition programs, New Mexico — where about 38% of residents rely on Medicaid and nearly one‑quarter receive SNAP benefits — is moving to shore up its safety net. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and legislative leaders are urging state grants to stabilize rural clinics and hospitals, seeking expanded ACA exchange subsidies for roughly 75,000 residents, and considering a quick infusion of state money for SNAP, food banks and distribution networks even though some federal changes don’t take effect until 2027.
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🔍 Key Facts
- New Mexico expects to lose about $200 million annually because of recent federal tax cuts.
- About 38% of New Mexico residents rely on Medicaid, and nearly one‑fourth receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging state grants to stabilize rural clinics and hospitals and is seeking expanded ACA exchange subsidies for roughly 75,000 residents.
- Legislative leaders are considering a quick infusion of state money to support SNAP, food banks and food distribution networks to offset the federal reductions.
- State officials, including Speaker Javier Martínez, note some federal changes do not take effect until 2027 but say urgent state funding is needed now.
📍 Contextual Background
- The Social Security Administration's contingency plans provide that in the event of a lapse in appropriations the agency will follow those plans and beneficiaries would continue receiving Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
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New Mexico Democrats rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts
New information:
- New Mexico expects to lose about $200 million annually because of the federal tax cuts.
- About 38% of New Mexico residents rely on Medicaid; nearly one‑fourth receive SNAP benefits.
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging state grants to stabilize rural clinics and hospitals and seeking expanded ACA exchange subsidies for roughly 75,000 residents.
- Legislative leaders in New Mexico are considering a quick infusion of state money for SNAP, food banks and distribution networks.
- The article quotes Gov. Lujan Grisham and notes Speaker Javier Martínez acknowledging that some federal changes don't take effect until 2027 but saying urgent funds are needed now.