Posted on April 4, 2017
Here’s what some brokers and fellow employers are saying about the new portal: “We love it!” “…much better than the other carriers’ experiences…” “You listened to our feedback.” “…a spectacular job was done developing the new portal. It is easy to use and easy to explain how to use it when asked for help.” “It […]
Posted on March 3, 2017
Good news! The Broker & Employer Portal pilot, which we tested over the last month with a select group of brokers and employers, went very well. The functionality is working as expected and we have received positive feedback. We are looking forward to launching the portal on Monday, March 20, and giving access to all […]
Posted on February 2, 2017
For market segment determination, employers must count their Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees as of the effective date of their new coverage. The count is not based on a rolling 12-month average. Employers are encouraged to contact their assigned sales representative directly to provide the required information. Effective August 10, 2016, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued […]
Posted on February 2, 2017
Tax season is here and your employees may be wondering when Health New England is mailing 2016 Health Care Coverage tax forms. Below is a breakdown of tax form types and timing that you can share with your employees. Form MA 1099-HC Health New England sends the Massachusetts Health Care Coverage Form MA 1099-HC to all members. The […]
Posted on January 10, 2017
At Health New England, we work hard to provide news and information that is relevant to you and your employees. Much of this information sharing is done electronically and online. Below is an overview of each communications vehicle we use to get the word out. EmployerMatters Email Newsletters and Alerts Each month, we compile important […]
Posted on January 10, 2017
Effective January 1, 2017, a small employer may establish a health reimbursement account (HRA) to reimburse employees who purchase their own health insurance. Previously, the IRS had viewed HRAs as violating the prohibition on annual limits on essential health benefits created by the Affordable Care Act. However, the 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law […]
Posted on January 10, 2017
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new Health New England Broker & Employer Portal. During the next few weeks, we will pilot the new MyHNE Broker & Employer portal with the Broker Advisory Council. The new portal is planned to go live later in the first quarter of 2017 and will […]
Posted on December 6, 2016
As a reminder, Health New England no longer sponsors the monthly administrative fee associated with HealthEquity’s Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for large and small employer groups. This change became effective earlier this year on 4/1/16, upon employer group renewal. Fee schedule details: For both fully funded and self-funded plans, the fee is $2.95 per account […]
Posted on December 6, 2016
Chiropractic care is one benefit that members get as part of their health plan through Health New England. Because the chiropractic claims process is slightly different from the medical claims process, we would like to help clarify the differences for you and your employees. Currently, all chiropractic claims are processed by OptumHealth Care Solutions, a […]
Posted on December 6, 2016
While campaigning, Donald Trump called for a complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is still too early, however, to be sure of how things will change. Since the election, President-elect Trump has indicated that he would keep parts of the ACA, including allowing adult children to stay on their parents’ health insurance […]