Posted on December 17, 2020
Health New England has awarded Springfield, MA-based New North Citizens’ Council a Where Health Matters grant of $50,000 in support of Project Coach. Working directly with Springfield Public Schools and Smith College, Project Coach aims to improve health and educational outcomes for youth in Springfield by empowering teens to serve as mentors and coaches to […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
The Winter issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Six Ways Rx Savings Solutions Can Help You Save* Is There a Cure for the Wintertime Blues Understanding […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
The Winter issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Is There a Cure for the Wintertime Blues Understanding Diabetes and Its Risk Factors Expanded Provider Network—Find Out […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
The Winter issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Six Ways Rx Savings Solutions Can Help You Save* Is There a Cure for the Wintertime Blues Understanding […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many physician practices are offering telehealth or telemedicine visits to evaluate and treat patients remotely. With telehealth, clinicians can use technology such as the telephone, smartphone, tablet, or computer to provide quality care to patients, who remain safely in their homes. During a telehealth appointment, your doctor may communicate with […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Talking to a doctor has never been easier or more cost effective. Since April 1, 2020, your Teladoc telehealth benefit changed to a $0 copay for general medical services.* So, even after the COVID-19 state of emergency is over, your copay for Teladoc will still be $0. The $0 copay applies to all of our […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Accessing the health care you need is getting much easier as our network has grown with newly added providers: Trinity Health Of New England Hospitals in Connecticut SOHO Health Physicians Quest Diagnostics Laboratories Trinity Health Of New England Hospitals & SOHO Health Physicians We are excited to announce that we have expanded our provider […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Because we work hard to provide the best possible care for our members, Health New England is partnering with Healthmap Solutions to deliver more comprehensive care for our Medicare Advantage members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Healthmap’s Kidney Health Management (KHM) program works with your doctor to identify and support […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Health New England is proud to announce a new diabetes program aimed at improving health outcomes and lowering costs for commercial members with diabetes. The program, beginning January 1, 2021, will address one of the most common – and costly – health issues facing our members, resulting in treatment and increased health care costs, lost […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the transport and use of carbohydrates, like simple sugar and starch, to generate energy, which is needed for daily life. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough […]