AcademyHealth Stateside - 03/17/2006  (Plain Text Version)

On July 1, 2005, New Mexico, a State Coverage Initiatives (SCI) Demonstration grantee, launched its new public–private partnership called State Coverage Insurance (NMSCI). NMSCI is designed for working adults who earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. It is funded through a combination of premium dollars (employer and employee), federal funds, and state general funds. As of January 1, 2006, there were approximately 3,000 NMSCI enrollees. SCI recently talked with Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., Secretary, New Mexico Human Services Department, about the NMSCI program. The profile is available on the SCI website.