Posted on September 1, 2016
Health New England makes utilization decisions based on appropriateness of care and service and existence of coverage. There are no specific rewards to practitioners or other individuals conducting utilization review for denials of coverage or service care. Health New England does not provide financial incentives for Utilization Management (UM) decision-makers that encourage or result in […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
In this spring issue of MemberMatters, we have important information for you on: • New service for Be Healthy™ members with autism • How to avoid asthma triggers in your home • Shop at farmers markets and save • Are you having a baby? • Talk to a doctor 24/7 with TeladocTM • Events • […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Health New England Be HealthyTM members have access to U.S. board-certified doctors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, through TeladocTM. You can request a phone, mobile app or online video consultation with a Teladoc doctor to treat non-emergency health issues such as a cold or the flu, urinary tract […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
The MassHealth website has been updated to include an online MassHealth Health Plan Enrollment Form. Members who are approved for MassHealth Standard, CommonHealth or Family Assistance can view the list of plans and enroll online in a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or a Primary Care Clinician (PCC) plan. The new online enrollment option can be […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Health New England makes utilization decisions based on appropriateness of care and service and existence of coverage. There are no specific rewards to practitioners or other individuals conducting utilization review for denials of coverage or service care. Health New England does not provide financial incentives for Utilization Management (UM) decision-makers that encourage or result in […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
A new baby in the family is the greatest gift, and Health New England wants to help with a few gifts of our own for Be HealthyTM members. Through the Be Healthy Maternity Program, if you are a soon-to-be or new mother, you receive many helpful benefits and a small gift at each stage of maternity: […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) offers a service for those with autism called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This service is for youth under the age of 21 who are enrolled in MassHealth Standard and CommonHealth. It is also for children under the age of 19 who are enrolled in MassHealth Family Assistance. To get this […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Did you know that by choosing to shop at your local farmers markets you can find fresh, healthy, low-cost food? It’s true, and many farmers markets can be found right in your hometown or surrounding communities. Here are five reasons why you should support and shop at your local farmers market: 1. Farmers markets give […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
In the United States, asthma affects around 8 percent of children under the age of 18 (about 1 in 11) and about 7 percent of adults (about 1 in 12). Rates are slightly higher in Massachusetts where just over 11 percent of Massachusetts adults (about 1 in 10) suffer from asthma, according to data on […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Health New England Be HealthyTM – your local MassHealth Plan – provides coverage for the same services as MassHealth, plus more. With Be HealthyTM, you are covered for the following benefits (see your Member Handbook for full details): Pharmacy and prescription drugs – same copays as MassHealth* OB/GYN, family planning and prenatal care Pediatric care […]