Resolution to be voted on at Tuesday’s meeting

SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO–On Tuesday, Doña Ana healthcare leaders in the New Mexico Together for Healthcare campaign will present a resolution to the Sunland Park City Council that supports the state’s exploration of an innovative plan allowing New Mexicans the opportunity to buy-in to the proven, trusted Medicaid healthcare system. The City Council is expected to pass the resolution.

The affordable healthcare option would allow New Mexicans to buy into the Medicaid program for healthcare coverage – even if they are not currently eligible for Medicaid – providing a more affordable, high quality healthcare coverage option.
With more than 25,000 Doña Ana County residents currently without health insurance, a Medicaid buy-in plan would make quality healthcare coverage more accessible for many local residents. Sunland Park residents have reached out to the city councilors and urged them to support the resolution.

WHAT:
The City of Sunland Park will vote on an important resolution supporting the state’s work to explore a Medicaid buy-In plan.

WHEN:
6 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018

WHERE:
Sunland Park City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1000 McNutt Rd, Sunland Park, NM 88063

WHO:
Sunland Park City Council

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NM Together for Healthcare is a statewide, multiracial campaign of families and community organizations working together to strengthen healthcare access in New Mexico, supported by Strong Families New Mexico, Partnership for Community Action, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty and Health Action New Mexico. For information, visit http://nmtogether4health.org/ or email: nmtogether4healthcare@gmail.com.