Posted on May 9, 2018
As you know, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) replaced the Social Security number on their Medicare cards with a unique, ramdomly-assigned number called a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) in an effort to combat identity theft, and safeguard taxpayers dollars. These new Medicare cards started mailing April 2018, and the plan is to […]
Posted on May 9, 2018
Health New England is continuing our efforts to educate our Medicare members the importance of scheduling their annual wellness visit. We are asking them to schedule their appointments using the “wellness visit” language so providers know when to submit claims under the Medicare HCPCS Codes G0402, G0438 and G0439. More information related to this program […]
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 March 3, 2015
Health New England (HRA) Health Risk Assessment Announcement Please be informed that Health New England will be discontinuing the Health Risk Assessment pilot program due to lack of provider engagement. At this time, HNE will put into place a 90 day submittal period taking effect as of March 3, 2015 – May 29, 2015. This […]
Posted on October 1, 2013
Please be advised that the 7:30 a.m. session has been cancelled. The 12:00 p.m. session will still take place. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mary Humel directly at 800.842.4464, extension 3401 or email mhumel@hne.com.
Posted on April 3, 2013
As of January 1, 2013, HNE now offers both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. Today, HNE offers Medicare Advantage plans in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties. HNE has approximately 8,000 Medicare Advantage members. HNE is the only 5-Star Rated health plan in Massachusetts, two years running! With a 5-Star rating, Medicare beneficiaries who […]
Posted on August 3, 2012
This post is to advise you that HNE Medicare Advantage members were recently sent an HNE newsletter advising them of recent National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) regarding preventive care that Medicare has implemented. Please be advised that HNE Medicare Advantage covers the same services as original Medicare. Please click the below link for a Quick Reference Guide from Medicare explaining […]
Posted on March 18, 2010
Thank you for participating in our Medicare Advantage Network. I want to provide you with a description of our Clinician Home Visit Program for our Medicare Advantage members. With the Health New England (HNE) Medicare Advantage Plan, your patients have many benefits and services in addition to the traditional Medicare program.
Posted on December 1, 2009
Please be advised if you are a practice that does see Medicare patients you must complete this training by 12/31/09. Please read the attached. 2nd-notice-medicare-fwa-provider-communication