Who We Are
For over 60 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
New Mexico (BCBSNM) has been committed to the health needs of our
state, adapting to changes in the health care environment and developing
new and innovative products to administer a variety of private
business and government benefit programs.
BCBSNM and HMO New Mexico (HMONM) offer a complete continuum of
health plans, including Point-of-Service, HMO, PPO, indemnity,
and individual health plans. We serve nearly 220,000
individuals, employees, and family members, with the most comprehensive
provider networks in the state.
Stability and Experience
In addition to offering a wide range of commercial products, BCBSNM
serves as the fiscal intermediary for Contract Health Services
(CHS), provided through Indian Health Service (IHS); administers
the State of New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool (NMMIP) for uninsured
individuals; and provides utilization review for the New Mexico
Medicaid Program. Corporate Overview
In July 2001, BCBSNM was acquired by Health
Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve
Company and Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Association. HCSC also operates the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Plans of Illinois and Texas. This acquisition provides
BCBSNM with access to new technologies and capabilities.
HCSC operates through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield divisions
in New Mexico, Texas, and Illinois, and several subsidiaries to
offer a variety of health and life insurance products and related
services to employers and individuals. HCSC currently provides
Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage to more than 9 million members.
To learn more about HCSC, select from the links below.
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National and International Health Care Access
The BlueCard® Program
provides national and international access to health care services
while traveling or living in another Plan’s service area by accessing
local Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider networks.
For HMO members who are away from home for at least 90 days, the
Away From Home Care® Program
provides nationwide access to managed care providers at a participating
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO.
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We are a member of this national trade association of independent
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans that together provide health care
financing for over 88 million Americans -- that's nearly one-third
of all Americans covered by a Blues Plan.
To learn more about the Blue
Cross and Blue Shield Association, visit their sites listed
below.
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