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santafenewmexican.com > opinion > my_view > heres-what-state-medigap-protections-mean-for-the-elderly > article_adeff2f0-eeb0-431b-94d6-bc013a151850.html

Here's what state Medigap protections mean for the elderly

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (480+ words) Turning 65 often marks the beginning of a new chapter " one shaped by decades of work, caregiving and contributions to one's communities. Medicare is meant to provide peace of mind, yet too many older adults discover that coverage alone does not…...

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santafenewmexican.com > news > local_news > new-mexico-sees-record-health-care-exchange-sign-ups-despite-rising-costs > article_f6fc4cb6-415c-47f5-ab44-a66b61e84169.html

New Mexico sees record health care exchange sign-ups despite rising costs

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (417+ words) More than 84,000 New Mexicans sought health coverage through BeWell, the state's health insurance marketplace, during open enrollment in late 2025 and early 2026. It marks BeWell's third year in a row of record-breaking enrollment, even as health insurance costs rise and after…...

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santafenewmexican.com > news > local_news > new-mexicos-insurance-exchange-sees-record-enrollment-ahead-of-jan-15-deadline > article_81b930cf-ed47-4413-a29b-0fec4bb3adac.html

New Mexico's insurance exchange sees record enrollment ahead of Jan. 15 deadline

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (728+ words) As of Monday, more than 81,000 New Mexicans " including more than 9,000 new customers " had enrolled in medical or dental insurance through BeWell, established as part of the federal Affordable Care Act, since Nov. 1, data from the exchange shows. That figure outpaces…...

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santafenewmexican.com > ap > business > health-subsidies-expire-launching-millions-of-americans-into-2026-with-steep-insurance-hikes > article_9f7acf39-170f-58d6-b69c-777742e11fe8.html

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (826+ words) Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York last year. NEW YORK " Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority…...

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santafenewmexican.com > news > business > fallout-from-nexus-health-shutdown-felt-by-santa-fe-patients-providers > article_9b5360bc-0137-44c3-92ad-8b03bb37df7d.html

Fallout from Nexus Health shutdown felt by Santa Fe patients, providers

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (873+ words) With last week's decision by Nexus Health leaders to shut down the company in January, the patients of some Nexus doctors have been left trying to resolve issues about their providers and insurance coverage. Since she didn't have an appointment…...

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santafenewmexican.com > opinion > my_view > five-tips-for-choosing-health-care-benefits-for-2026 > article_682197ba-3d8f-4ecc-8562-95f76ea704c6.html

Five tips for choosing health care benefits for 2026

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (166+ words) As millions of Americans evaluate their health plan options during open enrollment season, a recent survey found 43% of people regret a health decision they've made because of misleading information " and 1 in 5 admit content creators without medical credentials have influenced their…...

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santafenewmexican.com > news > local_news > new-mexico-health-insurance-premiums-set-to-spike-in-2026-due-to-heavy-2024-usage > article_4f515217-547f-46ed-b089-1de84ae07fa1.html

New Mexico health insurance premiums set to spike in 2026 due to heavy 2024 usage, rising cost

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (654+ words) Prepare for some pain in the pocketbook: Individual and small group health insurance premiums in New Mexico are set to increase substantially in 2026. Individual plans " sold on and off the state health insurance marketplace as part of the Affordable Care…...