New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority

The New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority provides health coverage to retirees of state agencies and eligible participating public entities such as cities, counties, universities and charter schools. Its plans include medical coverage for both non-Medicare and Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents, along with dental, vision and life insurance. The agency was established in 1990 and covers about 64,000 retirees and dependents.

Retirees qualify if they left a participating employer and they and their employer contributed to the fund for at least five years. The agency is governed by an 11-member board of directors and runs open enrollment, Medicare seminars and wellness programs for members. Offices are in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and both are open on weekdays.