Posted on April 27, 2023
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Older women are most vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. Their estrogen levels, which help protect bone density, decline after menopause. That’s why it’s recommended that women 65 and older get bone mineral density tests to see if they already have the disease […]
Posted on August 2, 2022
During August, Health New England members* can “Fall Into a Healthy Routine.” If you haven’t yet done so this year, take the first step towards the healthiest version of yourself by completing our new and improved health assessment. The health assessment can be found on the Health New England Healthy Directions portal, powered by WebMD […]
Posted on June 7, 2022
There is more to staying healthy than seeing your doctor. It’s up to you to make healthy choices. That’s why Health New England gives you more than just coverage for your doctor visits. Health New England will reimburse you up to $200 per individual plan and $400 per family plan per calendar year towards services […]
Posted on June 19, 2019
Do you use apps on your phone to stay healthy and help track your activity? Well, now you can use your Health New England Wellness Reimbursement to help pay for those, effective July 1, 2019. In addition to the Wellness Reimbursement increase for 2019 to $200* per individual and $400* per family per calendar year, […]
Posted on June 19, 2019
Do you have a wellness question or want tips for staying healthy? Look no further than Health New England’s new HealthMatters Library. This comprehensive health library offers articles and tips about various health topics including aging, allergies, cancer, exercise, heart disease, parenting, and much more. Search for a healthy recipe or ways to lower your blood pressure. […]
Posted on May 13, 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. Blood Pressure and Exercise Tuesday, August 13, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Baystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, […]
Posted on March 8, 2019
For Health New England Medicare Advantage Plan Members Medication Concerns Tuesday, April 2, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Baystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA Join Jason Cross, PharmD, BCACP, Baystate Pharmacy Services, for a discussion about medications, common interactions and side effects, safety tips and much more. Refreshments will be served. Free event. Depression in […]
Posted on February 14, 2019
HEALTHY CHOICES REWARDS | A Wellness Program for Health New England Members Our Healthy Choices gives you access to resources so you can be proactive about your health and wellness, and then rewards you for your efforts. Healthy Choices is a free online program located on our Healthy Directions web portal at webmdhealth.com/hne. For every healthy choice you […]
Posted on December 13, 2018
Your health is important to us, that’s why Health New England is increasing the wellness reimbursement amount for our fully funded employer group members and Connector plan members beginning January 1, 2019. Health New England will reimburse you up to $200 per individual and $400 per family per calendar year towards the following wellness services […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
Now is the time to get your Annual Well-Care Visit and Annual Physical Exam on the calendar for 2019. Preventive care and annual physical exams are important 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 […]