Falls Prevention – Our Program May Be Right for You
Posted on July 26, 2022
According to the American College of Physicians, falls are very common among older adults. One in three adults aged 65 years or older and one in two adults aged 80 years or older fall each year. Some of those falls result in serious injuries that require hospitalization. Falls typically don’t have a single cause. Multiple factors can lead to a fall, including age-related changes, chronic medical conditions, medications and environmental issues.
If you’re at risk for falling, have fallen, or have an abnormality of gait diagnosis, you may be eligible to participate in Health New England’s Falls Prevention Program for Medicare Advantage members. In this program, you will work directly with a qualified member of the rehabilitation team who will help to identify factors that could decrease your risk of falls, and provide you with a specialized strength and balance program.
How to Enroll
Talk to your doctor about enrolling, or call one of the participating facilities below. Your doctor will need to provide a referral for the outpatient rehabilitation services. When calling, be sure to mention you are interested in the Health New England Falls Prevention Program.
- Baystate Rehabilitation Care (various locations): (413) 794-5600, select option 2 – Rehabilitation
- Berkshire Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation (Pittsfield): (413) 447-2234
Upon successful program completion, the Falls Prevention rehabilitation team will submit a request on your behalf to Health New England to reimburse you for the copayments paid during your visits, up to the maximum amount. Members are required to pay their applicable copayment at the time of service. The reimbursement process can take four to six weeks.
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