Posted on December 3, 2024
The Winter 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. 2024 Tax Form Information Choosing the Correct Care—Try Teladoc Get Fit in 2025—Use Your Wellness Reimbursement Wintertime Blues—Is There a […]
Posted on November 25, 2024
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you have access to more than just medical benefits. The following extra benefits are part of your health plan for 2025, which can help you stay healthy and improve your overall well-being. New Virtual Health Services Virta: Nutritional Therapy for Weight Loss and Diabetes Reversal—Virta is available […]
Posted on November 6, 2024
HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EARNS NCQA ACCREDITATION FOR COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAID Reaffirms commitment to clinical expertise, member satisfaction SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 30, 2024) – Health New England is proud to announce that it has earned reaccreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Commercial HMO and Medicaid HMO health plans for the next […]
Posted on November 6, 2024
38 LOCAL NON-PROFITS RECEIVE NEARLY $80,000 IN HEALTH NEW ENGLAND DEIB GRANTS TO ADVANCE YOUTH HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Programs address social determinants of health SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 28, 2024) – Health New England has awarded $80,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that work to advance youth health and well-being in Western Massachusetts. The company’s Diversity, […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
Health New England has partnered with Virta Health to offer eligible Medicare Advantage members a new program to help you improve your health. Virta is now available to you if you have type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or a BMI of 25 or greater. Virta is a guided nutrition program for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to someone who doesn’t have diabetes. That’s because high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves around your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to have: High LDL. The “bad” cholesterol that causes plaque to build […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
What is Prediabetes? We’ve all heard of type 2 diabetes. It’s when blood sugar levels rise because our body can’t properly process sugars in the food we eat. Before type 2 diabetes, there’s usually prediabetes. That’s when sugar (or glucose) levels are higher than normal, but not as high as with type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes […]
Posted on October 16, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 15, 2024) – Health New England, the regional not-for-profit health plan serving western Massachusetts with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans, today announced a partnership with Virta Health, the leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss. Through this partnership, Virta’s offerings will be available to eligible Health New England members with […]
Posted on June 17, 2024
If you have complex health needs and take multiple medications, you may be eligible to participate in Health New England’s Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program for Medicare Advantage members. It’s designed to help you and your doctor make sure that your medications are working, and it’s provided at no additional cost to you. Our MTM […]
Posted on June 4, 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. GIC Semi-Annual Notice of Changes – Effective 7/1/2024 How Exercise Helps Mental Health How Food Can Boost Your Mood 7 […]