Albuquerque, New Mexico – October 20, 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 continues to make healthcare accessible to eligible New Mexicans with state
based federal subsidies under the Health Care Affordability Fund (HCAF).
“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.”
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.
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
