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New Mexico governor says potential GOP cuts to Medicaid would 'destroy health care as we know it'


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Published in Health and Fitness on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 4:43 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) on Sunday blasted Republican efforts to reduce Medicaid funding, saying potential cuts would "destroy health care as we know it." "This is very simply an

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed concerns over potential Medicaid cuts proposed by House Republicans, warning that such reductions could severely impact the state's healthcare system. In a letter to the state's congressional delegation, she highlighted that New Mexico relies heavily on federal Medicaid funding, with the program covering nearly half of the state's population. The proposed cuts, part of a broader effort by Republicans to reduce federal spending, could lead to the loss of healthcare services for many residents, particularly affecting rural communities and vulnerable populations. Governor Lujan Grisham urged the delegation to oppose these cuts and protect the healthcare needs of New Mexicans.

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