Posted on December 9, 2021
On December 27, 2020, the No Surprises Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, was signed into law. The Act requires health plans to make some changes to the way in which certain services are paid, ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the provider directory, help protect against surprise or balance billing for some […]
Posted on October 7, 2021
As a Health New England member, you have many ways to access the health care you need, and we want to make sure you know all the options you have for choosing the correct care. Primary Care Providers We believe that having a primary care provider (PCP) is very important.* We encourage you to get […]
Posted on August 4, 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2021 8:00 to 11:00 am Downtown Springfield (Main Street from State Street to Bridge Street) Baystate Health is a longstanding sponsor of Springfield’s World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast. This annual event is a great way to meet neighbors and friends as the community sits down at Springfield’s breakfast table in celebration of the […]
Posted on July 12, 2021
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (July 12, 2021) – Health New England is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lisa M. Cohen to the role of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Cohen is responsible for leading Health New England’s financial strategy, accounting, actuarial, underwriting and financial reporting, ensuring its ability […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Summer 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. • Mental Health: Awareness and Coverage • Rx Savings Solutions: Sign Up to Save this Summer* • Member Portal: Manage […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
In case you missed it, our network is expanding! In addition to our Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT in-network providers, we have hundreds of health care providers in our commercial network who are in the Worcester, MA area. And, we’re adding more on a regular basis. Click here to do a Provider Search. […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Summer 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. • Mental Health: Awareness and Coverage • Member Portal: Manage Your Benefits Online • Expanded Network: Worcester-Area Providers and More Labs • ACCESS […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Semi-Annual Notice of Changes to your plan coverage is now available online at healthnewengland.org/announcements. Highlights include: • Member cost sharing: Maximum Out-of-Pocket • Member cost sharing: Deductible • Preventive services • Cologuard® colorectal cancer screening test • Lung cancer screening • Durable medical equipment: Automatic blood pressure monitors • Wellness services: Acupuncture • Subscriber eligibility in group plans • Prescription drug coverage changes Effective […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Summer 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. • Semi-Annual Notice of Changes Effective 7/1/21 • Mental Health: Awareness and Coverage • Rx Savings Solutions: Sign Up to Save […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
As part of legislation passed in 2017, the ACCESS law applies to certain health plans in Massachusetts and provides for coverage of at least one form of birth control in each of the FDA-approved categories without cost-sharing and a 12-month supply of birth control after a successful completion of an initial 3-month prescription. Health plans […]