CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY
Health Care
Creating a healthier New Mexico for us all.
For years, the Center for Civic Policy has worked in coalition with partner organizations to advance healthcare equity in New Mexico. This year, we are continuing that work with our continued support of Paid Family and Medical Leave as well as improving access to Medicaid and affordable healthcare.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Key pieces of legislation included HB 11, Paid Family and Medical Leave. This bill seeks to provide substantial support to employees by allowing them to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for treatment of serious medical conditions, care for family members facing such conditions, or parental leave.
https://nmpfml.org/
Medicaid Forward
Additionally, CCP is part of the NM Together for Healthcare Coalition pushing for Medicaid Forward, which aims to improve healthcare accessibility for New Mexicans with moderate incomes. Medicaid Forward would allow individuals whose incomes exceed the current Medicaid income eligibility limits to buy the same coverage on a sliding scale.
https://nmtogether4health.org/
Stop Ivey-Soto
State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto has been credibly accused by multiple women of a long history of sexual harassment, bullying, and abuse. Several groups have called on Ivey-Soto to resign. Short of his resignation, there are additional steps that Senate leadership can take to hold him accountable and prevent further harm.
New Mexico deserves better.