Value-Added Services for Turquoise Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico covers more than just standard Medicaid benefits. We also offer extra services to help keep you and your family healthy. These are called Value-Added Services (VAS).

Turquoise Care members will have access to VAS such as: 

After School Youth Activities Fees are covered for after school or sports activities for members under 18 years old.
Infant Car Seat, Portable Infant Crib, Diapers These are offered to pregnant members who complete required prenatal visits.
Prenatal Education There are classes on childbirth, labor and prep, newborn care and more.
Home Meal Delivery

This service is for members who:

  • Transition from an inpatient or long-term facility to the community;
  • Receive community benefits and are unable to prepare/buy their meals; or
  • Are pregnant with gestational diabetes.
Wellness Centers These centers provide resources for members with behavioral health needs.
Respite Care This is for members with complex needs who struggle with basic things like shopping or going out to eat. The Friends and Family Circle VAS will pay a friend or family member to provide care.
Remote Monitoring Program This program is for members with chronic health conditions. It is focused on those who need to have their blood pressure and oxygen levels checked in real time.
Digital Mental Health Programs

Learn to Live is an online resource for those who struggle with mental health concerns. There are programs to help members who deal with:

  • Anxiety; 
  • Stress;
  • Depression;
  • Substance use;
  • Panic; or
  • Sleep problems.
Virtual Health Partners Members can get 24/7 virtual access to health experts, tools and live events. These can help with diet, fitness and lifestyle. The goal is to get healthy.
Traditional Healing Benefits Native American members can get services from a Traditional Healer.


To find out about more VAS you can get with this plan, check the list of BCBSNM Value-Added Services.