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New Mexico

Kim Graham, Belen

Before enrolling in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, Kim had no health insurance because she and her husband were self-employed and could not afford coverage. She went to the doctor for a bone spur, and she was told that she had to have a fusion which would cost at least $100,000. While the hospital was helping her figure out options, she learned that she might qualify for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. The day applications for the plan became available, state officials in New Mexico contacted Kim and encouraged her to apply. She was accepted into the pool on August 1st and is now able to receive treatment for her condition.

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New Mexico's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

25,700

Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:

25,000

Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:

292,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:

853,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:

853,000

Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:

13,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

24,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

145,024

Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):

4,510