Posted on May 1, 2019
Dear Brokers: As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, we continually review the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, from time to time, we update the coverage we provide and change the way that coverage is administered. We then notify our subscribers and their […]
Posted on April 23, 2019
Do you have clients thinking about retirement or turning 65? We know Medicare is complicated and employees will often go to their employer as the first resource. We want you to know that we are here to help. We hold educational sessions in each community we serve to review the ABCDs of Medicare and the plans […]
Posted on April 23, 2019
Great news! The Health New England Provider Contracting team has been hard at work. We are pleased to announce several hospitals that have joined our network in our Commercial line of business. Our efforts began last fall when we added Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and its affiliated providers in Vermont to support our Fully Funded HMO […]
Posted on March 21, 2019
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) is a federal law that requires employers to withhold certain taxes from employees’ wages and these taxes are used to fund Social Security and Medicare. Employers must provide an accurate count of FICA eligible employees to assist with calculations for pretax medical insurance premiums, benefit determinations and coordination of […]
Posted on February 19, 2019
Do you have a wellness question or want tips for staying healthy? Look no further than Health New England’s new HealthMatters Library. This comprehensive health library offers articles and tips about various health topics including aging, allergies, cancer, exercise, heart disease, parenting, and much more. Search for a healthy recipe or ways to lower your […]
Posted on February 19, 2019
Earlier this month, our Director of Sales, Tim Chrystal, had the opportunity to speak at the New England Employee Benefit Council (NEEBC) Health Insurance Market Outlook about the challenges facing group health plans. “This event was a great opportunity for all of us to meet with the brokers and discuss some of the biggest challenges […]
Posted on February 19, 2019
The new HMO and PPO Core 20% plans for Large Employer Groups are a cost-effective option in our Core product line. These plans are a great alternative for employers who want to offer a coinsurance-based plan. View 2019 HMO Plan Comparison View 2019 PPO Plan Comparison
Posted on January 22, 2019
HealthEquity has rolled out a new “Show Me How” button on their member portal. Members can get help with common account tasks by using helpful walk-through guides. The on-screen portal guide simplifies the user experience and assists members in performing desired tasks. It provides real-time contextual learning and on-screen guidance when and where the member […]
Posted on January 22, 2019
We value the opinions and experiences of our members. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey is an important tool that captures what our members think about us and their health care. The CAHPS survey will be sent to randomly selected members this spring. The CAHPS survey is developed by the Agency […]
Posted on January 22, 2019
To help clarify the process for members about how to request their Wellness Reimbursement, we’ve compiled some answers to their frequently asked questions. What is the process for Wellness Reimbursements?1 In order to simplify the submission process, we direct members to our secure online member portal at my.healthnewengland.org to access their Wellness Reimbursement form. The member […]