Washington, June 24 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:
On June 24, 2026 - during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) supported legislation that would combat Alzheimer's disease by expanding access to preventive and diagnostic healthcare under Medicare. Over 46,000(https://alzimpact.org/New_Mexico) New Mexicans are currently living with Alzheimer's, and 68,000 New Mexicans provide uncompensated care for loved ones living with the disease.
Under current law, Medicare can cover a limited array of diagnostic tests and preventive services related to Alzheimer's and dementia, but some screenings and blood tests are excluded. The bipartisan Alzheimer's Screening and Preve...