BeWellnm will educate the public via media venues about the 2019 Open Enrollment period

Albuquerque, NM – In preparation of the upcoming 2019 Open Enrollment period, beWellnm today announced they will host a media tour statewide. Throughout October, beWellnm will meet with leaders in radio, print and other media outlets in the community to share important information about the 2019 Open Enrollment period, which is November 1 through December 15, 2018.

“It is exceedingly important that everyone know about their health care coverage options, available resources through beWellnm, and are well equipped to make decisions about their health coverage for 2019,” said Cheryl Gardner, chief executive officer at beWellnm.

BeWellnm staff is planning to connect with select cities throughout New Mexico, including Socorro, Las Cruces, Deming, Tucumcari, Clovis, Roswell, Carlsbad, Ruidoso, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Las Vegas to share information about the 2019 Open Enrollment period for individuals and families. In addition, the beWellnm staff will discuss the Native American program and small business health options available through beWellnm and provide information about the different ways in which consumers can get enrollment & premium assistance.

The following is a list of planned media tour cities:

Tuesday, October 9 - Socorro

Tuesday, October 10 - Las Cruces

Wednesday, October 10 - Deming

Tuesday, October 16 - Tucumcari

Tuesday, October 16 - Clovis

Wednesday, October 17 - Roswell

Wednesday, October 17 - Carlsbad

Thursday, October 18 - Ruidoso

Thursday, October 25 - Albuquerque

Friday, October 26 - Santa Fe

Tuesday, October 30 - Espanola

Tuesday, October 30 - Taos

Tuesday, October 30 - Las Vegas

For more information, visit the website here.

About beWellnm, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Exchange

BeWellnm was created to help individuals and small businesses get access to 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. Through beWellnm for Small Business, small businesses are able to purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans. Enrollment Counselors and insurance agents are available throughout the state to help with signing up for health insurance.

To find more information on beWellnm, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Exchange, visit the website or call us at 1-833-ToBeWell (833-862-3935).

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