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 November 15, 2024. 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
- Brandon Fryar, Chair
- Secretary of DHS or representative
- Anne Sapon
- Sharon Clahchischilliage
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.
- Dan Foley, Chair
- Mark Epstein, M.D.
- Terriane Everhart
- Quinn Lopez
- Jane Wishner
- Nancy Wright, M.D.
The operations committee reviews the current operations of BeWell to guide and advise. This committee also hears about call center operations and satisfaction surveys of customers.
- Mark Epstein, M.D., Chair
- Terriane Everhart
- Nandini Kuehn
- Quinn Lopez
- Jane Wishner
The outreach and education committee hears about the efforts to communicate and support the community through targeted outreach efforts. This committee also sees marketing and branding materials for BeWell.
- Terriane Everhart
- Nandini Kuehn
- Quinn Lopez
- Anne Sapon
- Nancy Wright, MD
The Native American standing committee reviews and advises on Native American outreach and enrollment efforts.
- Nandini Kuehn, Chair
- Anne Sapon, Vice Chair
- Brandon Fryar, Treasurer
- Secretary of DHS or representative
- OSI Superintendent or representative
The executive committee focuses on high-level and strategic changes led by the CEO.
Committee Members:
- OSI Superintendent or representative
- Brandon Fryar
- Nandini Kuehn
- Anne Sapon
- 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 2025 Plan Year in January of 2024.
You can view the final standardized health plan requirements for the 2024 plan year or for the 2025 plan year. You can view the actuarial value screenshots.
Other Committees
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.
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.
