New Mexico Wellness Wire: Five Takeaways From the Legislative Session

New Mexico Wellness Wire: Five takeaways from the legislative session

The legislative session is officially over — and it was a big one for health care policy.

While you were sleeping: Health care bills head to NM governor’s desk

In a late-night floor session Feb. 18, 2026, the New Mexico Senate approved two measures to address the expected federal Medicaid cuts and to create a loan repayment program for health care workers. (Patrick Lohmann/Source NM)With no debate on Wednesday, the New Mexico Senate passed two bills aimed at looming federal health care cuts and the state’s long-running health care worker shortage as senators worked late into the final night of the legi…

New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts

The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts. The post New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts appeared first on Brant.One.