Posted on August 4, 2021
Each year, your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and wellcare visit. It’s not too late to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP). When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit over the telephone or video, if you aren’t […]
Posted on August 4, 2021
Join us for the following virtual Health & Wellness events. We partner with local experts to inform you and help keep you healthy. To register for these FREE virtual events, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the bottom of the page. When Laughing is No Longer Funny: Incontinence Situations Thursday, September 2, 6:00—7:00 p.m. Join Dr. Katelyn Kopcsay, […]
Posted on March 26, 2018
Preventive care and annual physical exams are key to staying healthy. That’s why, as a Medicare beneficiary, you are entitled to an annual well-care visit with your primary care provider (PCP) once every 12 months. As a member of Health New England Medicare Advantage, your preventive care benefits over both your annual well-care visit and your annual physical exam at a […]
Posted on March 26, 2018
Did you know that one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five of those falls results in a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head injury and may require hospitalization. As we get older, many factors can increase our […]
Posted on December 1, 2017
You’ve done your research. You’ve talked with your friends. But you still don’t know what Medicare plan to choose. If you are having trouble making a decision, these five simple steps may help: Step 1 – Look at your lifestyle and what type of coverage fits what you need. Step 2 – Affordability: cost of […]
Posted on February 17, 2016
Health New England Medicare Advantage members will soon or have already received a notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) along with an IRS Form 1095-B, Health Coverage. Form 1095-B identifies what health care coverage you had in 2015.* As the CMS notice explains, the information on Form 1095-B is to be […]