New Mexico lawmaker criticizes state insurance superintendent for approving premium increase

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Chair Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) on Wednesday criticized the state’s insurance regulator for approving a steep premium hike for New Mexicans who purchase health coverage on the state’s exchange.

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The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, which is tasked with vetting and approving proposed rate increases, announced Tuesday that it had approved a 24.4% …

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