Posted on November 12, 2012
Did you know that Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) are subject to COBRA? Because HRAs are considered health plans, they are subject to COBRA. Employers may charge a premium for continuing HRA participation under COBRA, separate from the COBRA premium that is charged for an HNE plan. The premium charged for continuing the HRA plan under […]
Posted on August 28, 2012
It should be no surprise that here at HNE we’re very health conscious. We offer our employees a variety of ways to stay healthy or become more healthy: Weight Watchers® classes Yoga classes Meditation classes Wellness library on every floor Frequent Wellness Cafes of healthy food A meditative labyrinth experience River walks And much more! […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
Since the mid-1990s Health New England (HNE) has been located at One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. All HNE associates have been located on the 15th, 16th and, later, 17th floors, working hard to provide the best service possible. Now with over 300 employees, HNE is expanding! In addition to our current floors in […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
What is a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? Simply stated, PCMH is a transformative care delivery model that empowers patients to take an active role in their health and wellness, and allows providers to tailor a care plan to a patient’s unique needs across all levels of the care continuum – from preventive care to […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
The following is an interview conducted by Lynn Ostrowski, HNE Director of Brand and Corporate Relations, with Mike Finn, Massachusetts State Representative from the 6th Hampden District. Representative Finn has some interesting things to say about health care reform and how it will positively impact Western Massachusetts. Question 1 How will health care reform impact […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
Any HNE member can be a candidate for Integrated Care Management. A member may be identified by: Complicated illness or multiple health risk factors Physician or provider referral Referral following an inpatient hospital stay Medical and pharmacy claims Member request An HNE Care Manager will screen referred members to assess medical, behavioral health, and social […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
Traditional U.S. models of health care that separate the mind and body have a negative impact on health care access, cost, and quality of care. HNE believes that Care Management must be provided in a fully integrated and collaborative model. The Care Managers at HNE are trained in the Integrated Case Management methods and tools […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
As an employer you may have heard about deductible or high deductible health plans. Here at HNE, we want members to be better consumers. HNE members should know how their plan works and how their plan can work for them. Being a better health care consumer empowers members to make smarter health care purchasing decisions. […]
Posted on May 17, 2012
When you consider an HNE plan that allows you access to doctors outside of the network, you’ll have to decide whether to go with a PPO or a PPO National plan. What is the difference? Why is there a difference in price? How will my employees use the plan? The difference between HNE’s PPO and […]