Posted on May 30, 2017
Health New England’s formularies can be accessed on healthnewengland.org using the “Find A Drug” tool at the top of the page. The online formularies are updated throughout the year as changes are made. We have three formularies, one for each line of business – Commercial, Medicare Advantage and Be Healthy/Medicaid. Each formulary includes the tier […]
Posted on May 30, 2017
Additional drugs have been added to the MagellanRx Management code list, which outlines all drugs requiring authorization through the Magellan program. The new codes consist of the following therapeutic classes: oncology, enzyme replacement, asthma and hemophilia. Please remember, all urgent requests for authorization can be requested through the MagellanRx customer service line. However, the preferred […]
Posted on February 13, 2015
Effective 2/11/15, Viekira Pak will be HNE’s preferred product option for patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C virus. Harvoni will be excluded from the formulary, unless medically necessary. HNE will continue to require prior authorization for coverage for treatment for Hepatitis C for all patients. HNE will continue to cover Solvaldi and Olysio only when […]
Posted on November 26, 2014
There was a recent mailing that was sent to providers who currently have patients that are utilizing prescription NEXIUM®, Kapidex™, Dexilant, Prevacid® Solutab™, omeprazole sodium bicarbonate (generic Zegerid®), or rabeprazole. Effective January 1, 2015, HNE will no longer cover prescription NEXIUM®. HNE will instead cover the over-the-counter (OTC) version: Nexium® 24HR. Below is an example of […]
Posted on June 5, 2014
The attached explains a notice of formulary changes that was recently mailed to providers on 5/20/2014. This mailing was sent to providers who currently have patients that are utilizing fluoxetine 40mg capsules and fluoxetine 20mg tablets. HNE will no longer cover fluoxetine 40mg capsules and fluoxetine 20mg tablets. The fluoxetine changes are effective 7/1/14. *We […]
Posted on December 20, 2013
Please click on the link below to view a recent notification that went to providers regarding the availability of the 2014 formularies online at hne.com: 2014 Formulary Letter
Posted on October 9, 2013
This is specifically for mail order medications for maintenace medications. Dear Prescriber: Health New England (HNE) and Catamaran Home Delivery would like to take this opportunity to provide you with updated contact information for you when using Catamaran Home Delivery services. We hope this reminder will make it easy to contact our team who […]
Posted on December 27, 2012
Please click on this link to view a recent notice regarding updates to our online formulary. 2013 Formulary Letter
Posted on December 6, 2010
(Not applicable to Medicare Advantage or Be Healthy plans) Attached is the Member Notice of Changes that went out to our Commercial population regarding upcoming Formulary changes. This is information your offices should find helpful. ff-0111-rxonly
Posted on November 12, 2010
*This post does NOT apply to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries* Please click on the link below to view the Statin Program letter that is being mailed out to approximately 1500 HNE members that are currently filling the following medications: Altoprev Crestor 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Lescol 20mg, 40mg Lescol XL 80mg Lipitor 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Pravachol 40mg […]