Posted on October 28, 2015
Effective 1/4/16, Health New England will be implementing a change in the way we manage certain specialty drugs that fall under the medical benefit. We will now be requiring prior authorization for the following drug areas: Oncology, Oncology Support (antiemetic, neutropenia) Anemia Hereditary Angioedema Inflammatory Conditions Immunodeficiency (IVIG) HNE also will be implementing a post […]
Posted on October 26, 2015
Every year, Health New England sends Health New England  Medicare Advantage plan members an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that describes how their plans will be changing for the following year. Medicare requires all health plans to send these documents so that members can make an informed choice about their Medicare Advantage coverage. Health New […]
Posted on October 26, 2015
As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality healthcare, Health New England continually reviews the benefits and services offered to our members. We then notify members of changes to certain benefits and programs that are part of the standard benefit plan. Please note Health New England’s Semi-Annual Notice of Changes effective […]
Posted on October 26, 2015
Beginning 01/01/2016, Nuclear Cardiology Studies performed in an outpatient hospital setting will now require prior authorization. Prior authorization must be obtained from eviCore (formerly MedSolutions) prior to services being rendered. For more information, please contact Health New England Provider Relations at (413) 233-3313 or (800) 842-4464, ext. 5000.