BeWell is governed by a 13-member board of directors. Positions on the board are appointed by either the Governor’s Office or the New Mexico Legislature.
The next BeWell Board of Directors meeting will take place on January 24, 2025. BeWell’s Board of Directors have adopted a new Plan of Operation – read the new Plan of Operation. The most recent board meeting agenda and the most recently approved board meeting minutes are available to the public.
Governor Appointees
Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., M.H.A.
Brandon Fryar
Mark Epstein, M.D.
Terriane Everhart
Jane Wisher, J.D.
Legislative Appointees
Dan Foley
Sharon Clahchischilliage
C. Quinn Lopez
Anne Brennan Sapon
Nancy Jane Wright, M.D.
State Agency Representatives
Alice T. Kane
Kari Armijo
Board Committees
- Nandini Kuehn, Chair
- Anne Sapon, Vice Chair
- Brandon Fryar, Treasurer
- Alice Kane, OSI
- Kari Armijo, HCA
The executive committee focuses on high-level and strategic changes led by the CEO.
- Brandon Fryar, Chair
- Nandini Kuehn
- Jane Wishner
- Mark Epstein
The finance committee meets regularly to ensure BeWell’s budget, expenditures and other financial needs are in order. This committee also reviews proposed contracts with financial impacts and the yearly financial audit.
Committee Members:
- Colin Bailo, HCA Chair
- Anne Sapon
- Terrianne Everhart
- Viara Ianakieva, OSI
- Jane Wishner
Each insurer selling health insurance plans on BeWell is required to offer standardized plan designs, in addition to their other offerings. The Health Benefits Committee researches and designs the standardized plan options.These are called Clear Cost Plans.
Under BeWell’s Plan of Operations, the Board of Directors must approve any standardized health plans at the January board meeting for the following plan year. For example, the Board must approve standardized health plans for the 2026 Plan Year in January of 2025.
You can view the final standardized health plan requirements for the 2025 plan year. You can view the actuarial value screenshots.
The committee is seeking public comments on 2026 plan updates. You can view the proposed standardized health plan designs for the 2026 plan year. View the proposed 2026 Actuarial Value Calculator screenshots. Comments are due January 10, 2025.
Other Committees
- Anne Sapon, Chair
- Dan Foley
- Quinn Lopez
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee is a collaborative group of representatives from various interest groups directly affected by the activities of BeWell. This committee provides valuable feedback, insights, and recommendations from diverse perspectives and considers the impacts on all stakeholders involved.
- Nancy Wright, Chair
- Nandini Kuehn
- Sharon Clahchischilliage
The Native American Advisory Committee provides counsel and recommendations to BeWell on issues related to Native American communities, cultures, and interests. Its role is to ensure that the voices and perspectives on Indigenous peoples are considered in decisions that affect their rights, lands, and heritage, promoting respectful collaboration and informed policy-making.
Board Transparency
The Board of Directors meets on the third Friday of every other month. The Standing Committees meet regularly throughout the year. You can view the full meeting schedule below.
