Posted on January 19, 2012
In October 2011, HNE provided the information below to HNE Employer Groups. It has since come to our attention that we may not have provided this information to all of our Brokers, as is our standard practice. We apologize for this oversight on our part. HNE has updated the previous letter to reflect the delayed implementation […]
Posted on November 8, 2011
HNE is pleased to announce that rates for the First Quarter 2012 are approved by the DOI and available for quoting. We look forward to providing you with new business quotes for January, February and March effective dates. Renewal letters for existing HNE groups are being sent out this week for January renewals. Please contact your Existing Business Account Executive […]
Posted on September 6, 2011
FeedHenry and Court Square Partner to Deliver First Cloud-Powered HIPAA Compliant Mobile App to Health New England Members Secure Cloud Environment Gives Mobile App to HNE Members to Access Health-Care Information Quickly and Easily via Smartphones and Tablets Press Release: Springfield, MA – Sept. 7, 2011 – FeedHenry (www.feedhenry.com) the cloud solutions provider for mobile […]
Posted on August 17, 2011
Health New England filed for a decrease in rates effective October 1, 2011. HNE is the only plan in the state to have filed for a decrease. According to State House News Service, “the rate hikes – filed for July 1 and due to take effect on October 1 – average no more than a […]
Posted on July 12, 2011
HNE is excited to offer two new Pharmacy rider options beginning with an August 1, 2011 effective date. The new riders are: $10/$50/$100 and $15/$50/$100. The copays reflect member responsibility for covered drugs in Generic / Name Brand / Name Brand Non-Formulary categories. The riders are available for all HNE plans except; Connector, HDHP and […]
Posted on July 7, 2011
The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) is working with MassAHU to send a letter to Governor Patrick in support of the rate review provisions in the budget and we need your help. Please send the attached letter to the Governor as soon as possible. The letter can be emailed to the Governor’s Office at: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3utilities&sid=Agov3&U=Agov3_contact_us If […]
Posted on May 24, 2011
From the Desk of: Lynn Ostrowski Health New England Director, Brand & Corporate Relations SUBJECT: Help us Ensure Sound Rates & Time to Get the Rates to You and Your Accounts! Support Amendment 225 This week, the Massachusetts Senate will debate the state budget. The $30.5 billion spending bill includes a number of targeted cuts […]
Posted on May 20, 2011
NEW HNE Enrollment Area Policy All HNE Commercial HMO, POS and PPO products: As we hope you know, HNE’s vision is to be “the most trusted and valued health plan in the communities we serve”. We are committed to offering health care to everyone located in the four counties of Western MA. Effective July 1, […]
Posted on May 4, 2011
Federal Healthcare Reform – internal claims and appeals requirements; external reviews for self-insured plans As your business partner, HNE is committed to keeping you informed of changes to the healthcare industry, particularly those which could have an impact on your business. Background: In this letter, we address the following changes that Federal Healthcare Reform […]
Posted on April 28, 2011
(sample letter to employers and brokers) May 1, 2011 <Name> <Address1> <City, State Zip> RE: Semi-Annual Notice of Changes Dear Employers and Brokers: As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, we continually review the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, from time to time […]