Special Enrollment – Having a Baby or Adopting a Child

Congratulations! Welcoming a new child into your home is an exciting time with many things to consider. We're glad you're thinking about your child's health insurance. Adding to your family size is a qualifying event. This means you can enroll in or change your health insurance coverage during a special enrollment period.

Additionally, if you were ordered by a court to provide health care coverage for a dependent, you may also qualify for a special enrollment period.

Keep in mind you only have 60 days to enroll in health insurance after your baby is born or adopted or you gain a dependent through a court order. After that, you'll have to wait until open enrollment.

Having A Baby graphic. It says Keep your child covered by enrolling in a new health insurance plan during your Special Enrollment period. You can enroll in health insurance up to 60 days from the birth or adoption of a child.

I don’t have health care coverage. How do I enroll?

If you don't have a health plan, you're in the right place! Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) has many plans to choose from to fit your new family and budget. Let's get started.

I have a BCBSNM health plan. How do I add my new baby to my plan?

  • If you enrolled on the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, please visit beWellnm.com.
  • If you have health insurance through your employer, call your company's benefits or HR department.

What if I don’t qualify for special enrollment?

Depending on your income, you may qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. There is no special enrollment period for those government offered coverage options – you can apply at any time.

Members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes can enroll any month, not just during open enrollment. You can even apply for cost assistance.

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Last Updated: Feb. 09, 2023