For nearly 65 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) has been committed to the health needs of our state, adapting to changes in the health care environment and developing new and innovative products to administer a variety of private business and government benefit programs.

BCBSNM and HMO New Mexico (HMONM) offer a complete continuum of health plans, including Point-of-Service, HMO, PPO, indemnity, and individual health plans. We serve approximately 220,000 individuals, employees, and family members, with the most comprehensive provider networks in the state.

Stability and Experience

In addition to offering a wide range of commercial products, BCBSNM serves as the fiscal intermediary for Contract Health Services (CHS), provided through Indian Health Service (IHS); administers the State of New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool (NMMIP) for uninsured individuals; and provides utilization review for the New Mexico Medicaid Program.

Corporate Overview

In July 2001, BCBSNM was acquired by Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. HCSC also operates the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans of Illinois and Texas. This acquisition provides BCBSNM with access to new technologies and capabilities.

HCSC operates through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield divisions in New Mexico, Texas, and Illinois, and several subsidiaries to offer a variety of health and life insurance products and related services to employers and individuals. HCSC currently provides Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage to more than 9 million members.

The Mission

To Improve the quality, cost effectiveness and accessibility of health care for our customers.


The Vision


To provide health insurance and services to, and create access for, as many customers in our chosen markets as is pratically possible. To create a financially sustainable and efficient competitively scaled brand management business that ­consolidates national accounts' negotiating power ­has as a foundation competitive information technology and superior operations ­maximizes local influence with suppliers and providers.


The Guiding Principles

1. We believe that the interests of our subscribers are of primary importance to Health Care Service Corporation. The subscriber provides the reasons for our existence and the rationale for the resources with which we operate.
   
   
2. We believe that we, as representatives of our subscribers, have an obligation to provide leadership in the health care field. We further believe that leadership in this field carries with it our responsibility for honesty and integrity in all our dealings with our various publics.
   
   
3. We believe that the long-term success of our organization is directly dependent on people. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset and every effort should be made towards the continued enhancement of our work force.
   
   
4. We will have a strong local presence.

Diversity at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico refers to human differences and similarities among employees, customer and key constituents that affect the:

• Overall success of the individual employee and the company.
  
• Work and business environments.
  
• Satisfaction of its customers.
  
• Perceptions of the community and general public of its products and services.

Diversity Background:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico has had a company wide diversity initiative since the 1990's. The goal of diversity at BCBS of New Mexico is to create and nurture a work environment that:

• Encourages all employees to contribute their unique talents.
  
• Makes available the diversity of ideas and opinions needed to achieve our business objectives.
  
• Is open to the diverse skills, ideas and perspectives of all employees.
  
• Responds to the varied needs of our increasingly diverse customers.
  
• Maximizes individual, team and organizational performance.

The overall goal of the company's diversity efforts is to encourage and utilize the diverse ideas, skills and experiences of all employees in achieving organizational objectives. The initiative focuses on how employees are managed and how employees interact with each other, customers, vendors and the community.


Mission:

The mission of diversity is to foster a diverse work environment where all employees are valued, enabled to positively contribute to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's business objectives and are recognized and rewarded accordingly.

Through the commitment and leadership of senior management, we strive to weave diversity into the way we manage and interact as employees, and serve and interact with our customers, providers and the community by:

• Creating a more open and inclusive culture.
  
• Aligning diversity initiatives with other business strategies.
  
• Enhancing diversity management skills among all employees.

The most obvious sign of our commitment to our employees begins with salary determination, which is designed to attract and retain highly qualified people and to maintain equity based on responsibility throughout the company.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits and truly valuable "extras" in their employment packages:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Group Health and Dental Insurance with dependent and domestic partner coverage
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• Medical Credit for Waiving Coverage
  
• 401(k) Plan
  
• Company-Paid Pension Plan
  
• Total Rewards Bonus Program
  
• Life Insurance/AD&D Coverage
  
• Dependent Life Coverage
  
• Short-Term Disability Program
  
• Long-Term Disability Program
  
• Educational Assistance
  
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
  
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
  
• Group Legal Service
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Adoption Assistance
  
• Direct Deposit Service
  
• Wellness Program
  
• Savings Bond Program
  
• Bereavement Leave
  
• Flextime (in some positions)
  
• Free Parking

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Animated Ad "Chip's Choice" Wins Three Awards

For Details, Contact:

Lydia Ashanin
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
Phone (505) 816-4292

Albuquerque, NM, July 12, 2004 - Chip's Choice, an advertisement created for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico by Philadelphia-based DMW, Inc., recently won three industry awards for excellence and creativity. Featuring an animated blue man named Chip, the ad delivers information about BlueChoice, BCBSNM's individual insurance product.

Chip's Choice received the highest recognition from the Aurora Awards with a Platinum Best of Show award. The Aurora Awards is an international competition designed to recognize excellence in the film and video industries. It specifically targets programs and commercials that would not normally have the opportunity to compete on a national level, by focusing on non-national commercials, regional or special interest entertainment and corporate sponsored film and video.

The Award of Distinction was presented to Chip's Choice from the Videographer Awards, an international awards program directed by communications professionals to honor talented individuals and companies in the video production field. Entrants include video production companies, advertising and public relations firms, corporate communications departments, cable and broadcast television operations, government agencies and schools, independent producers and wedding and special event producers. Of 2,134 entries, 12% were awarded the top "Award of Excellence" and 17% received "Award of Distinction."

The third award won by Chip's Choice was a "Finalist Award" from the Telly Awards.

Over 10,000 commercials are entered in that competition and of that only 18% are awarded "Finalist." Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

"Chip's Choice is a simple but effective message that presents comprehensive information about BlueChoice in an entertaining way. The ad makes most people smile and to have prospective customers react positively to your product advertisement is certainly a plus," said Dorane Wintermeyer, BCBSNM Vice President for Sales and Marketing. "We're delighted that three national awards have recognized the effectiveness of the Chip's Choice ad."

DMW is a full service direct marketing agency specializing in financial services. "Our relationships with Blue plans goes back to 1986," according to Warren Hunter, CEO of DMW. "Over the years we have had the privilege of assisting plans doing business in 30 states to effectively develop multi-media direct to the consumer programs for individuals under age 65 as well as to Medicare beneficiaries. BCBSNM has been an exciting client to work with in that they allow us to push the envelope in finding new and exciting ways to reach their markets. Chip's Choice is an example of that breakthrough work."

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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