Posted on July 3, 2014
This new HNE Healthy Directions program has been designed to help members become masters of their health. By completing a few simple health activities they will gain a better understanding of their health and learn ways to better manage it. HNE wants to encourage and reward members for taking important steps to improve their health. […]
Posted on June 13, 2014
On February 12, 2014, the IRS issued final regulations implementing the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The final regulations clarified the rules regarding a dependent’s eligibility to be covered under a parent’s health insurance until age 26. The final regulations made it clear that a child is eligible to remain on […]
Posted on April 28, 2014
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 April 23, 2014
Have you heard that HNE now offers MassHealth CarePlus? This new MassHealth program allows individuals (21-64) who make up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level to qualify for MassHealth insurance. This means that people who work part time or are seasonal workers, as well as people who are students and working part time, may now qualify. Many […]
Posted on April 22, 2014
As always, HNE is here to serve you and our customers. We take pride in providing superior service and we have established processes to do so. We recognize the health insurance industry has gone through many changes recently and we are here to support you. To avoid customer and member dissatisfaction, we must process renewal […]
Posted on April 17, 2014
HNE announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Maura McCaffrey as President andChief Executive Officer and member of its Board of Directors effective April 7, 2014. McCaffrey previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at HNE. Since joining the company in 2003, McCaffrey has spearheaded strategy and technical shifts across the company’s growing […]
Posted on April 17, 2014
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP), in collaboration with Health New England (HNE) and other health care organizations across Massachusetts, is proud to release updated editions of its statewide Adult and Pediatric Preventive Care Guidelines. The Preventive Care Guidelines can be viewed on or downloaded from MHQP’s website. Since 2001, MHQP has been working with health […]
Posted on April 17, 2014
Medical identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition of someone’s personal information: Name Social Security number Health insurance number for the purpose of illegally obtaining any of the following benefits: Medical services or devices Insurance reimbursements Prescription drugs This crime is growing. It accounts for 43 percent of all recorded identify thefts. It occurs more often […]
Posted on April 17, 2014
We are pleased to announce that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services has selected HNE to provide coverage for the newly expanded CarePlus program from MassHealth. This program allows individuals who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify for MassHealth insurance. People who work part-time or are seasonal workers, […]
Posted on November 12, 2013
Here is a set of links to important information about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), often referred to as “ACA” or “Obamacare”, that HNE has put together for use by brokers and employers: Recent Posts Minimum Essential Coverage and Minimum Value IMPORTANT UPDATE: Facts for Employers: Temporary Guidance- Employee Notice of Exchange […]