Posted on November 1, 2018
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 August 14, 2018
Earlier this year, we shared our plan to partner with Northwood, Inc., to help with the management of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and medical supplies (DMEPOS) for Health New England members. We have rescheduled our go-live date to October 1, 2018. Beginning on October 1, 2018, DMEPOS services provided by the following provider types […]
Posted on August 14, 2018
During the month of September, Health New England members* can “Fall into a Healthy Routine.” Members are encouraged to take the first step towards health by completing a health risk assessment (HRA). The HRA can be found on the Health New England Healthy Directions portal, powered by WebMD Health Services. By completing the HRA, members […]
Posted on August 14, 2018
Great news! Quest Diagnostics Laboratories has been added to the Health New England provider network in Central Massachusetts servicing Worcester and surrounding areas. Participating locations include: 250 Hampton St., Grove Medical Building Auburn, MA 01501 (508) 754-8268 Directions 201 Highlight St., Fl 2, Ste 1 Clinton, MA 01510 (508) 754-8268 Directions 15 West St., […]
Posted on August 14, 2018
Health New England is pleased to announce that we have renewed our partnership with Big Y and Rite Aid (pharmacy now owned by Walgreens) to offer flu shot clinics at your place of employment for your employees. Schedule your clinic early and take advantage of this great benefit for your employees. Adult preventive immunizations such […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Tim Chrystal has been named Director of Sales. Tim will be transitioning from his interim role, effective July 2, 2018. The Director of Sales plays a critical role in the success of our Commercial business and Tim’s extensive experience with health plans in the Massachusetts market and surrounding states […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
Back in April, we shared our plan to partner with Northwood, Inc., to help with the management of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and medical supplies (DMEPOS) for Health New England members. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are experiencing delays with the implementation of our new durable medical equipment partner, Northwood, Inc. Our summer “go-live” […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
Because we know how important it is to have healthy employees, beginning in 2019, we will be offering an increased wellness reimbursement amount for our fully funded and Connector plans, and for those self-funded employer groups who choose to participate. The increased wellness reimbursement amount will be $200 for individual plans and $400 for family […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
Health New England PPO members now have an easier way to search for providers in the PHCS/MultiPlan network customized for Health New England via a new landing page on the MultiPlan website. This new page bypasses the former logo selection process, reducing the number of clicks to get search results. Access the link from Health […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
On June 21, 2018, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule making it easier for a group or association of employers to act as a single “employer” sponsor of an Association Health Plan (AHP) under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Below are some frequently asked questions about the […]