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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand GLP-1 Medicaid Coverage

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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A group of Hispanic and health organizations urged Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to budget state funds to expand access to GLP-1 medications for Medicaid customers in New Mexico. The push comes as the state's Medicaid program faces rising costs for these drugs. In 2025, New Mexico's Medicaid program spent $38.7 million on Ozempic, a GLP-1 drug, which is more than 34% higher than the previous year's spending.

From santafenewmexican.com

Why it matters

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The organizations argue that expanding coverage for GLP-1 medications would help reduce obesity-related healthcare disparities in New Mexico. The increasing use of these drugs is driving up the cost burden on the state's Medicaid program.

From santafenewmexican.com

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    New Mexico might face increased state healthcare costs if Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications is expanded.

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