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Lovelace, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico reach new deal
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (235+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " Lovelace Health System and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico reached a new deal to ensure BCBSNM customers remain in-network. The new, 4-year participation agreement will ensure all Lovelace facilities and employed physicians and providers will remain…...
Cancer patient navigates possible Lovelace-Blue Cross Blue Shield split
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (376+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " A possible split between Lovelace Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico could leave some cancer patients facing out-of-network costs. Lovelace Health System stated they're still working to reach a new agreement with Blue Cross Blue…...
Lovelace may go out of network for Blue Cross Blue Shield
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (604+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " Lovelace Health System, one of the Albuquerque metro's three major hospital and health care networks, may soon be designated as an out-of-network provider for one New Mexico's largest health insurers. Lovelace Health System recently sent a letter to patients…...
Open health insurance enrollment deadlines approaching in New Mexico
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (96+ words) KOB. com Open health insurance enrollment deadlines approaching in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " The New Year means a lot of things, including the last days of open enrollment for New Mexico's health insurance marketplace. New Mexicans must complete enrollment by Dec....
An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (780+ words) The deal agreed to by Senate Republicans and a handful of Democrats on Sunday instead only guarantees a December vote on the enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year without congressional action....
New Mexicans may see relief from expected health insurance premiums increase
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (523+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. "The time to figure out your health insurance plan is now with open enrollment, which looks a little different this year. The federal government is shut down as lawmakers battle over Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, approved…...
Audit finds problems with Bernalillo County health contractor; company disputes claims
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (296+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " The medical company behind Bernalillo County's "Health Yeah!" mobile clinics is pushing back against a county audit that accuses it of overbilling and other violations. The county abruptly terminated its contract earlier this month with Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA),…...
Health care premiums could be increasing for New Mexicans
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (381+ words) ALBUQUERQUE N. M. " Open enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act in New Mexico begins November 1. But this year, some uncertainty in Washington could mean higher premiums for many families. "This is definitely a dire situation, and one that I…...