Posted on June 22, 2011
Many HNE plans are offered with deductibles. A deductible is a way for you to share in the cost of the health care you receive. A deductible is an out-of-pocket expense that you pay to a provider for certain medical services prior to the insurance payment. Insurance plans with HNE can vary, so it is […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
Staying healthy involves commitment – to eating right, staying active, and scheduling regular check-ups with your doctor. At HNE, we want to help you keep that commitment. HNE covers these services 100% – you pay nothing.* We’ve done this for years, not because we have to, but because it is the right thing to do. […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
Try this healthy snack on a hot summer day– frozen grapes will pop in your mouth! 48 Green Seedless Grapes, rinsed 48 Red Seedless Grapes, rinsed 6-inch Wooden Skewers Directions 1. Thread six grapes, alternating grape colors, onto each wooden skewer. 2. Place skewers into freezer for 30 minutes, or until frozen. 3. Serve immediately. […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
HNE Member Services get calls frequently about why members keep getting HNE Explanation of Benefits (EOBs). When you have a plan with a deductible, HNE sends an EOB for claims when the deductible or coinsurance has been applied. Coinsurance is when HNE pays a percentage of the claim and you pay a percentage. Deductible is […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
With this issue of Living Well for HNE Members we’re starting a new column, Ask HNE Enrollment. If you have questions for HNE’s Enrollment Department, please send them to NewsletterEditor@hne.com. We’ll ask the folks in Enrollment and print their answers in the next issue of the newsletter. Here are a few questions that have come […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
We all know that we should eat more fruits and vegetables, the fresher (and more local) the better. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place nearby that only sold fresh, local food? Well, if you like that idea, consider a visit to a farmers market near where you live or work. Unprocessed fruits […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
How do I handle emergency or urgent medical visits when you are out of your HNE coverage area? Everyone loves summer. As we all know, in the summer we may plan vacations or visits to family and friends outside of our health plan’s coverage area. Summer also offers the perfect time to increase or change […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
Known for keeping bones and teeth strong, vitamin D1 can also help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss among older Americans. “Drink your milk, so you can grow up big and strong.” As kids, many of us probably heard that from our parents. But as adults, milk and other foods […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
Summer is here and it’s a great time for HNE members to get out and move their bodies for good health. What better way to exercise than a good round of golf? Western Massachusetts has many wonderful public and private golf courses. Before you head out to the first tee, we recommend that you warm […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
HNE member Susan Bachelder wrote this article in response to the story we published in the last issue of Living Well for HNE Members, a reprint of information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. We value our members’ feedback and welcome the opportunity for Susan to provide a more eco-friendly solution to the […]