November 1 – January 15th
Albuquerque, New Mexico – October 13, 2023 – BeWellnm, New Mexico’s Health Insurance
Exchange, is kicking off the annual Open Enrollment period—a time of year for New Mexicans
who don’t have insurance through Medicaid, Medicare, or their employer to purchase a health
insurance plan through the marketplace for the upcoming year.

The Open Enrollment period begins on November 1st and ends on January 15, 2024. It’s the only
time individuals and families can secure and maintain their health insurance coverage outside of
certain life events. To start planning, here are key dates people should know:
• October: Window shopping is open for consumers to browse plans on
beWellnm.com.
• November 1: Open Enrollment begins – the first day to enroll.
• December 31: The last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start on January 1.
• January 15: Open Enrollment ends – the final day to enroll.

This year, the beWellnm marketplace is more robust with a wide range of health insurance plans
to fit every consumer and their budget. For 2024, people can compare and enroll in plans from five
known carriers:
• Ambetter from Western Sky Community Care
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
• Molina Health Care of New Mexico, Inc.
• Presbyterian Health Plan
• United Healthcare (new to 2024)
• Best Life (Stand-alone dental plans only)

Every plan purchased through the marketplace covers 10 essential healthcare services and
includes no-cost preventative care. Each provider will also offer Clear Cost Plans—standardized
plans that all have the same out-of-pocket costs for covered benefits—making the shopping
experience easier by focusing on cost, provider network, and quality.
BeWellnm is the only place to qualify for state and federal subsidies to make coverage more
affordable.

“BeWellnm serves as a resource for connecting New Mexicans with affordable and high-quality
healthcare.,” said BeWellnm’s CEO Bruce Gilbert. “With an estimated 45 thousand individuals
enrolled, 38% of whom qualified for plans costing $10 or less, beWellnm stands as the bridge to
subsidized health insurance.”
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New Mexicans are not alone during the Open Enrollment period. Local certified assisters,
agents, and brokers are ready to help members of their own communities with enrollment for
free. Certified assisters are available in-person, over the phone, or online. They offer one-on-one
support for understanding coverage options and subsidy eligibility, as well as guiding individuals
through the enrollment process. New Mexicans can easily find and schedule an appointment with
a local assister on beWellnm.com or they can contact beWellnm directly at 1-833-ToBeWell (1-833
862-3935).

To kick off Open Enrollment, from October 30th to November 3rd beWellnm will host “Meet the
Carriers” Facebook Live Sessions at noon each day. On November 4th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
beWellnm will host multiple in-person enrollment events in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, and
virtually over Zoom. Throughout Open Enrollment, beWellnm and brokers will host enrollment
events in cities and rural towns across New Mexico, including Spanish language events.
For more information, detailed enrollment event schedules, and to shop for health insurance plans,
visit beWellnm.com or contact BeWellnm directly at 1-833-ToBeWell (1-833-862-3935).

BeWelInm is New Mexico’s Health Insurance Exchange, created to help New Mexican access
affordable health insurance plans. BeWellnm helps consumers compare health insurance plans
and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. BeWellnm also helps
individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance and if so, at what level. To
learn more about beWellnm, contact us at 1-833-ToBeWell (1-833-862-3935) or visit beWellnm.com.