Does your child need health insurance? Uninsured children may qualify for Premium Assistance for Kids (PAK). The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) designed PAK to assist eligible individuals with paying for comprehensive commercial health insurance. Currently the State pays up to 50 percent of the monthly premium for children who qualify.
Please note: Effective January 1, 2010, the 50 percent monthly premium portion paid by the State with be reduced to 25 percent.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) participates in the PAK program in conjunction with Insure New Mexico! With BCBSNM's PAK Plan, you have access to over 10,000 providers statewide. You also get BlueCard benefits – this includes access to emergency care and more when traveling the U.S. and around the world. The PAK Plan can help you save money. You pay low monthly premium payments and affordable copayments for doctor visits and prescriptions.
Need more information?
- See the Insure New Mexico! Web site for eligibility requirements.
- View our PAK flyer
for benefits. - See Provider Information to find providers.
- Call BCBSNM at 1-866-689-1523 or email us.
Ready to apply for BCBSNM's PAK Plan?
- Print out the PAK application – English Spanish
- Fill in all information.
- Mail it to the address shown on the form.
Premium Assistance for Kids services are funded pursuant to an Agreement with the State of New Mexico.
