Posted on January 9, 2018
Since the launch of Health New England’s self-service member portal, we have been gathering feedback from members about ease of use and functionality. Based on this feedback, we recently released an enhanced member experience and a new look for the member portal. The main navigation menu moved to the left-hand side of the page for […]
Posted on November 14, 2017
Statistics do not lie. The abuse of and addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine and prescription pain relievers is a serious global problem that affects the health, social and economic welfare of all societies. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that an estimated 2.1 million […]
Posted on November 14, 2017
Prescription drug costs are a major contributor to the increases in health care costs, and they continue to rise. In 2016, while the rate of increase slowed overall, price inflation was still increasing by double digits for common brand name drugs as well as specialty medications. In addition, the utilization of drug products has increased. […]
Posted on October 26, 2017
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 employers, our brokers, and our […]
Posted on October 3, 2017
Dear Employers and 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 […]
Posted on September 11, 2017
At Health New England, we support young people gaining a higher education. For members enrolled in HMO plans, dependents attending and residing at school outside of Health New England’s service area are covered* for the following services: Emergency or urgent care visits Follow-up visits after an ER or urgent care visit Non-routine medical office visits […]
Posted on August 16, 2017
We are excited to let you know that we have made it easier for all members to access the Healthy Directions WebMD portal, powered by WebMD® Health Services, at webmdhealth.com/hne. Many favorite features from the Healthy Directions portal are now available via smartphone or mobile device through the new Wellness at Your Side app. With […]
Posted on August 16, 2017
Health New England is pleased to announce that we have again partnered with Big Y, Rite Aid and Louis & Clark to offer flu shot clinics at your place of employment for your employees. Schedule yours early and take advantage of this great benefit for your employees. Flu season in the U.S. can begin as […]
Posted on August 16, 2017
We are pleased to share with you an exciting recent change in the Sales Department. Effective July 17, 2017, Liane Comeau has joined Sales as the new Existing Business Sales Manager. In her new role, Liane will be responsible for executing Health New England’s commercial existing business retention strategy for fully funded and self-funded groups […]
Posted on August 1, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 27, 2017 – In an effort to save our members money, Health New England is pleased to now cover a generic and less expensive option to EpiPen, which is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens. Our pharmacy department has now approved the generic […]