https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/about/who-we-are daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/4793bef9-a26f-4081-b978-a2c51f3b1f81/group.jpg Who We Are - Who We Are In 1991, the New Mexico Health Care Association/New Mexico Center for Assisted Living created a self-insured workers' compensation fund, the New Mexico Health Care Workers’ Compensation Group (the Group), to provide a local and predictable workers' compensation solution for the long-term care and related industries in New Mexico. The Group strives to provide competitive and stable premiums by working with individual members to improve safety in their facilities. The Group pays surplus premium dividends to members that have successfully controlled losses. Since its creation, the Group has paid over $6.8 million in surplus premium dividends to members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/3b898eeb-bfe7-43d2-b67e-859d7037296f/images+%281%29.jfif Who We Are - Trustees Chair Joseph Lopez Mora Valley Community Health Services Vice Chair Sheilla Allen Better Together Home & Community Services Treasurer Judy Nesbit Lakeview Christian Home Secretary Judy Nesbit Lakeview Christian Home Trustee Patsy Romero Santa Maria El Mirador Trustee Luz Ureste Mis Amigos Family Services Trustee Vacant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625612249720-HAJ43VQL54TXW5JTBKJO/unsplash-image-dqhmbjutkQA.jpg Who We Are - Staff Administrator Vicente Vargas v.vargas@nmhca.org Assistant to Administrator Peggy Martinez p.martinez@nmhca.org https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-09 https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/audits daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625521004173-0MNM9I3D0D46HBXRTMNO/gettyimages-1028078966-612x612.jpg Audits - Audits The New Mexico Health Care Workers Compensation Group is audited annually by an independent Certified Public Accountant and also by an independent Actuary. 2019 Certified Public Account Audit 2019 Actuary Audit https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/how-and-why-it-works daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625714492162-FKYFVS51G5IERFVAJ3A2/unsplash-image-b8mwvvFs8Ak.jpg How and Why It Works - How It Works In a self-insured workers' compensation plan, the employer assumes the financial risk for providing workers' compensation benefits to its employees when a workplace injury or illness occurs. Employers pay the cost of each claim "out of pocket" as they are incurred instead of paying a fixed premium to an insurance carrier or to a state-sponsored workers' compensation fund. Why It Works Employers typically opt to self-insure a Workers’ Compensation plan because it provides them with more opportunities to control and lower fixed costs and ensure their injured workers are receiving timely and proper care. Employers have control over claims administration and safety and loss control efforts, which in turn enables employers to better mitigate and prevent losses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625519426435-8JI44ZTSGN4R4SVM8UWT/unsplash-image-NFvdKIhxYlU.jpg How and Why It Works - Claims Administration Self-insured plans can either administer claims in-house or subcontract the service to a third-party administrator (TPA). TPAs specialize in providing claims administration and loss control services for self-insured groups. https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/claims-administration daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625604749786-5CO015XOUWJQRWIVB9MC/unsplash-image-5fNmWej4tAA.jpg Claims Administration - Claims Administration Hospital Services Corporation (HSC) serves as the third-party administrator for the New Mexico Health Care Workers’ Compensation Group. HSC handles all member claims, coordinates excess insurance coverage, and provides on-site safety audits and tools to reduce slips, trips, and falls. Please direct claims administration questions to HSC: Cindy Clark 505-343-0070 x1708 cclark@nmhsc.com Corky Feit 505-343-0070 x1718 cfeit@nmhsc.com https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/safety-videos daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/safety-material daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/online-safety-links daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/how-and-why-to-apply daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625714611186-PRUMLCEKYYGUZC2HLBID/unsplash-image-atn5XAZtRYE.jpg How and Why to Apply - How to Apply Applicants need to provide the following information in their application: Three years of loss runs Payroll audit Indemnity agreement Payroll questionnaire All prospective members must be in a healthcare-related that qualifies under the bylaws of The Group. They also must be members of the New Mexico Health Care Association/New Mexico Center for Assisted Living and located in New Mexico. To determine your eligibility and begin the application process or to request more information, please contact Peggy Martinez at pmartinez@nmhca.org. Why Apply Annual dividend distributions 10% premium discount for new members Potential premium decreases Aggressive claims management Improvement in loss experience Employee safety trainings offered throughout the year Eligible to serve on the governing board Healthy reserves https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/forms daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60748a6855e1ec1b6976d225/1625609052873-4DQO7Z2H99W0V3G0YNCE/unsplash-image-tQQ4BwN_UFs.jpg Forms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nmhca-wcg.com/get-a-quote1 daily 0.75 2026-07-09