Posted on May 9, 2018
As a reminder, the continuity of care period began March 1. For members and providers who need additional time to complete the transition process, Health New England is working with you to ensure uninterrupted care and continued coverage for members through May 31. For behavioral health, continuity of care remains at 90 days (May 31). Some important […]
Posted on February 27, 2018
Please review the Health New England Provider Alert 51 “ACO Continuity of Behavioral Health Care” issued to the behavioral health provider network by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) on behalf of Health New England. The Health New England Be Healthy MCO will end on February 28, 2018, but MBHP will continue to manage behavioral […]
Posted on May 30, 2017
The chart below defines the changes to the Be Healthy/Medicaid prescription drug coverage, effective 07/01/2017. These changes are included in the members’ coverage notice. Be Healthy/Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage Step Therapy drug changes effective July 1, 2017: For Health New England (HNE) to cover the Step Therapy drugs listed here, you first must try the corresponding First […]
Posted on July 13, 2016
In response to the continued impact of the opioid crisis, Health New England is providing substance use disorder evaluation coverage to our plan members. As part of recently enacted Massachusetts legislation (Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2016, An Act Relative to Substance Use, Treatment, Education and Prevention), Health New England is in compliance with […]
Posted on May 11, 2016
The Primary Care Clinician (PCC) Plan and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, along with Health New England Be HealthyTM and the other Mass Health plans, have collaborated to create a single form that can be used by all Mass Health providers to facilitate communication. Behavioral health providers and PCCs can use the form when communicating with […]
Posted on March 30, 2016
Health New England is a Managed Care Organization (MCO) that works in conjunction with MassHealth. The MassHealth Pharmacy Program, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH), has developed a Pediatric Behavioral Health Medication Initiative that will require prior authorization to ensure the highest quality and safest […]
Posted on November 23, 2015
CMS is now requiring all Medicare Advantage Plans reach out to providers on a quarterly basis to verify the accuracy of information listed in the health plan’s directory. Beginning in 2016, Health New England will begin sending a monthly email to providers listed in the directory as a reminder to check your online directory information. […]
Posted on August 17, 2015
Managed Care Enrollment, Primary Care Physician – New Online Form Available! As part of a larger agency initiative to provide online resources and self-service options to members, the MassHealth Health Plan Enrollment Form is now available in two formats online. These self-service options are available for members who have been determined eligible for MassHealth Standard, […]
Posted on July 7, 2015
Registration is now open for our sponsored Continuing Medical Education Event in the Berkshires. Please click on the link below for more information. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event! 2015 Integration Conference
Posted on June 26, 2015
Communication between Behavioral Health Providers and Primary Care Clinicians “Two Way” Communication Form The Primary Care Clinician (PCC) Plan and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, along with Health New England Be Healthy and the other Mass Health plans, have collaborated to create a single form that can be used by all Mass Health providers to facilitate […]