2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 59A: Insurance Code
Article 54: Medical Insurance Pool, 59A-54-1 through 59A-54-21
Section 59A-54-20: Benefit payments reduction.


NM Stat § 59A-54-20 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

59A-54-20. Benefit payments reduction.

A. The pool shall be the last payer of benefits whenever any other benefit is available. Benefits otherwise payable under pool coverage shall be reduced by all amounts paid or payable through any other health insurance or health benefit plan, including a self-insured plan and by all hospital and medical expense benefits paid or payable under any workmen's compensation coverage, automobile medical payment or liability insurance, whether provided on the basis of fault or nonfault, and by any hospital or medical benefits paid or payable under or provided pursuant to any state or federal law program.

B. The administrator or the pool shall have a cause of action against an eligible person for the recovery of the amount of benefits paid which are not for covered expenses. Benefits due from the pool may be reduced or refused as a set-off against any amount recoverable under this subsection.

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