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Health Care Quality Surcharge delivers millions to New Mexico nursing facilities
SANTA FE — Senate Bill 40, the Health Care Quality Surcharge Act Changes, is headed to the House floor after unanimously passing the House Taxation and Revenue on Monday. Sponsored by Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, the bill will result in millions of additional state and federal dollars flowing to New Mexico nursing facilities to improve quality of care. Originally enacted with a delayed repeal date of January 1, 2023, SB 40 makes the Health Care Quality Surcharge permanent, providing immediate financial help to nursing facilities across New Mexico. The bill is sponsored by Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino.