Signed into LawFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Cates, Kathleen
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Signed
Mar 6, 2026
Summary
The bill requires group health insurance in New Mexico to provide coverage for wheelchairs, activity chairs, prosthetic and orthotic devices at least as generous as Medicare. It applies to anyone with permanent physical conditions that limit mobility and includes fitting, repairs, replacements and cost‑sharing rules. The goal is to stop insurers from denying these essential devices and to treat them as standard medical benefits.
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