Diego Lopez, Reporter
GRANTS, N.M. - Be-Wellnm, New Mexico's Health Insurance Exchange, announced the commencement of the annual Open Enrollment period, a pivotal time for New Mexicans to secure their health insurance for 2024.
The Open Enrollment, which began on November 1 and concludes on January 15, 2024, serves as a pivotal window for residents not covered under Medicaid, Medicare, or employer- provided insurance to select a plan best fitting their health and financial requirements.
Highlighted dates include:
• October: Prospective customers can window shop on beWellnm.com.
• November 1: Official start of Open Enrollment.
• December 31: Final day for changes or new enrollments effective January 1, 2024.
• January 15, 2024: Open Enrollment concludes.
This year presents a more expansive marketplace on be-Wellnm, offering diverse plans catering to varying needs and budgets. The 2024 lineup features renowned carriers like 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, and dental-only plans from Best Life.
Every plan secured through the marketplace guarantees coverage for ten vital healthcare services and encompasses no-cost preventative care. Furthermore, each insurer will present Clear Cost Plans to facilitate consumers' decisions based on costs, provider networks, and service quality.
According to Bruce Gilbert, BeWellnm's CEO, 'BeWellnm serves as a pivotal connection, ensuring New Mexicans access affordable and top-notch healthcare.' With a vast portion of enrollees qualifying for plans as affordable as $10 or less, beWellnm emphasizes its role as a vital gateway to subsidized health insurance.
Assistance for enrollment is readily available. Certified assisters offer guidance on coverage options, understanding subsidies, and navigating the enrollment process. One can schedule an appointment with local assisters via beWellnm.com or directly at 1833-ToBeWell.
BeWellnm is hosting 'Meet the Carriers' sessions on Facebook Live from October 30 to November 3, accompanied by in-person and virtual enrollment events on November 4 in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Enrollment events, including those in Spanish, will occur across the state throughout the Open Enrollment period.
For more comprehensive information, event schedules, or to browse health insurance plans, visit beWellnm.com or directly reach out at 1-833-To-BeWell (1-833-862-3935).