Posted on October 5, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (September 29, 2022) – Baystate Health and Health New England have partnered to create a new Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage called Baystate Health Preferred HMO. The new plan is available starting January 1, 2023 to Medicare-eligible people in Hampden and Hampshire Counties who have or choose a Baystate Medical Practices […]
Posted on September 16, 2020
Your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and well-care visit. Be sure to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP) before the end of the year. When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit. During this time […]
Posted on August 21, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall each year. Some of those falls result in serious injuries that require hospitalization. Falls can be prevented – Tips to take action • Be sure to exercise—Balance problems or leg weakness can cause falls. Do exercises to […]
Posted on December 17, 2019
OptumRx is your New Pharmacy Benefits Manager Health New England has changed our pharmacy benefits manager from Castia Rx to OptumRx®. Beginning on January 1, 2020, OptumRx will administer prescription drug benefits for our Medicare Advantage members who have prescription drug coverage through one of our plans. New ID Cards in the Mail We are issuing new Health New […]
Posted on July 16, 2019
Your Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual well-care visit and annual physical exam at no cost to you. If you haven’t had your free annual preventive care visit this year, we encourage you to call your primary care provider (PCP) to schedule an appointment. How to get your $20 reward As a Medicare Advantage […]
Posted on May 6, 2019
Increased Dental Allowance This year, Health New England increased your dental allowance from $150 to $250 per calendar year. Original Medicare does not cover preventive dental services; however, Health New England offers this as an additional benefit to our Medicare Advantage members. The dental allowance lets you receive dental services from any dentist and then […]
Posted on May 6, 2019
Join us at the following Health, Wellness and Member Appreciation events. Many of these informative events are produced in partnership with local experts from Baystate Health to inform you and help keep you healthy. These sessions are free for members. Space is limited, register today by calling (855) 599-0469. Blood Pressure and Exercise Tuesday, August […]
Posted on April 8, 2019
For Health New England Medicare Advantage Plan Members Join us at the following Health, Wellness and Member Appreciation events. We partner with local experts to inform you and help keep you healthy. These sessions are free for our members. The Balancing Act – Fall Prevention & Awareness Monday, May 6, 5:00–6:45 p.m. Baystate Health Education […]
Posted on January 8, 2019
For Health New England Medicare Advantage Plan Members We invite you to attend the following educational Health & Wellness events. These informative events are produced in partnership with local experts from Baystate Health, and are free for our members. Your health is important to us. Acute Chest Pain and Heart Attack Sunday, February 3, 12:00–2:00 […]
Posted on August 30, 2018
This event is FREE for Health New England Medicare Advantage members and Baystate Health Senior Class. $15 per person for non-members. Saturday, September 15 10:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Baystate Health Education Center 361 Whitney Ave, Holyoke AGENDA 10:00 a.m. | Doors Open 10:30 a.m. | Welcome 10:45 — 11:30 a.m. | Jacob Wycoff, First […]