Free coronavirus testing, millions in federal aid announced for New Mexico

Following a temporary ban on large public gatherings and warnings from officials about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Mexico, two programs were announced Friday to help the state cope with the potentially deadly illness.

Forcing insurers to provide free testing and treatment is one of them.

In response to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s declaration of a public health emergency earlier this week, state Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal issued an emergency rule prohibiting insurers…

Source: The Business Journal