Posted on November 14, 2012
Q. How is my company protected from large medical claims? A. Most employers seek to mitigate the financial risk of paying large medical claims under the plan by purchasing stop loss insurance from a reinsurance carrier. Stop loss policies provide limits on the employer’s risk liability both on a specific claim and aggregate claims basis. […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
Health New England (HNE) Welcomes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, to Our Provider Network “One of the most important components of any health insurance product is the network of hospitals and physicians available to members,” said Peter Straley, HNE president and CEO. HNE is pleased to welcome Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) to […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
Eat Your Vegetables Diets high in nutrients can help to boost your immune system. Your immune system is your strongest defense against illness. What you eat every day plays a big role in your ability to prevent or manage illness. So when your mother told you to eat your brussels sprouts, she was not trying […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
Retirement is an exciting time. Many people travel, take up a new hobby, or simply spend more time with family. You can help your employees prepare for retirement by letting them know about HNE Medicare plans. HNE has been offering Medicare Advantage Plans since 2009, and now HNE Insurance Company will have Medicare Supplement plans […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
As employers move toward Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CDHP) for cost containment measures, HNE offers health savings accounts by partnering with Health Equity to assist employers with these product offerings. Health Equity has product solutions to assist employers in administering these accounts. HNE offers integrated Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), which include […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
HNE’s website, hne.com, has added the New Group Application Form and Enrollment Form in Adobe Reader PDF format. The writable New Group Application Form can be found under the Employers and Brokers tabs on the HNE website. The writable Enrollment Form can be found under the Members, Employers, and Brokers tabs. Employers can direct their […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
And Maintains the Position of the Only Health Plan in Massachusetts to be Rated as 5-Star A 5‑star rating is Medicare’s highest rating and reflects a plan’s overall performance. Medicare determines a plan’s overall performance rating based on information from member satisfaction surveys, HEDIS (quality effectiveness data) results, and CMS monitoring data. A plan can […]
Posted on November 14, 2012
HNE Medicare Advantage plans will be available to eligible beneficiaries living in Berkshire County starting in 2013. HNE is very excited about expanding its Medicare Advantage plan options to Berkshire County! Now all Medicare beneficiaries in Western Massachusetts can choose a 5-star Medicare Advantage Plan like HNE. HNE Medicare Advantage Plans received a 5‑star rating […]
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! […]