Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Redesigns Public Web Site to Help Visitors Better Understand Health Insurance

Albuquerque, NM — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) has redesigned its Web site to better assist and educate customers. The new site helps enable wise health care decisions and communicates a commitment to partnership with BCBSNM customers.

In addition to helping members find a doctor or select the plan that suits them best, the site offers a "Getting Started" section that takes users through the basics of health insurance, including:

• Understanding Health Insurance
• Understanding Medicare
• How to Shop for Health Insurance
• Plans for Different People (identifying a user’s stage-of-life and needs)
• Making Insurance Work for You

Reflecting BCBSNM's commitment to wellness, the site offers a "Health and Wellness" section with information on coping with illness, preventive care, exercise, diet and nutrition, mental health, and more.

Go to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Web site, browse the site, and click on "[+] Feedback" to share your thoughts of the new site.

For More Information Contact:

• Becky Kenny: (505) 816-2012, becky_kenny@bcbsnm.com