New Mexico Governor Announces Universal Beauty Health Insurance Coverage Plan

Presidential candidate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) on Thursday announced a health care proposal that aims to increase the number of insured state residents Beauty Health, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports Beauty Health.

Under the proposal Beauty Health, the state would phase in a requirement that people obtain private health coverage, enroll in a state-subsidized program or provide documentation showing they have sufficient financial resources to afford health care expenses out of pocket Beauty Health. Some residents, primarily those who are able to afford coverage, would be required to start showing proof of coverage beginning in 2010,Beauty Health such as when they renew a driver's license.

The proposal would create the New Mexico Health Care Coverage Authority Beauty Health, which would administer most of the health care mandates and oversee decisions on benefits and eligibility. Richardson's proposal also would increase the use of electronic claims and health records to improve quality of care Beauty Health, control costs and reduce errors.