As a participating provider, it’s important that you are aware of our members’ rights and responsibilities. A summary is provided below. Additional information can be found in the members’ benefit booklet and on our member website.
Member rights include the right to:
- Receive information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, our services, participating providers and facilities, and member rights and responsibilities
- Be treated with respect and dignity with recognition of their right to privacy
- Participate with providers in making decisions about their health care
- Have a candid discussion of appropriate or medically necessary treatment options for their condition, regardless of cost or benefit coverage
- Voice complaints or appeals about BCBSNM or the services we provide
- Make recommendations regarding our member rights and responsibilities policy
Member responsibilities include a responsibility to:
- Provide, to the extent possible, information that BCBSNM and the provider and facility need to provide care
- Follow the plans and instructions for care that the member has agreed to with their provider
- Understand their health problems and participate in the development of mutually agreed upon treatment goals, to the degree possible
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® members: In addition to the details provided above, visit fepblue.org for more information about our FEP® members and their rights and responsibilities.