Posted on November 27, 2019
Flu season is here! An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others. In addition, getting the flu shot may reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes if you do get sick. Health New England covers the flu vaccination […]
Posted on November 27, 2019
For 2020, Health New England has partnered with Mom’s Meals to provide meals to our Medicare Advantage members who are discharging from a hospital inpatient stay. Your well-being is important to us, and this new benefit is designed to support your nutritional needs when you most need it. If you qualify, you can receive up […]
Posted on November 27, 2019
As part of our commitment to help keep your health care costs down while still providing you with the highest possible level of quality, Health New England is changing our pharmacy benefits manager from Castia Rx to OptumRx®. Beginning on January 1, 2020, OptumRx will administer prescription drug benefits for our Medicare Advantage members who have prescription drug coverage […]
Posted on November 26, 2019
This past July, we welcomed Marion A. McGowan, PhD, to Health New England as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. She is responsible for the growth and operational leadership of the organization, including the development and execution of strategic plans; successful introduction of new programs and services; membership growth; and operational, financial and service […]
Posted on November 26, 2019
The Winter issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Thank you for being a valued Health New England Medicare Advantage member Meet Health New England’s New President […]
Posted on November 20, 2019
This past July, we welcomed Marion A. McGowan, PhD, to Health New England as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. She is responsible for the growth and operational leadership of the organization, including the development and execution of strategic plans; successful introduction of new programs and services; membership growth; and operational, financial and service […]
Posted on November 5, 2019
We hope you have taken the opportunity to have an annual preventive care visit with your primary care provider (PCP) this year. As a Medicare Advantage member, we will give you a $20 gift card for completing either your annual well-care visit or annual physical exam in 2019. How to Get Your $20 Reward Once you’ve had one […]
Posted on November 5, 2019
Every spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails two surveys to randomly selected Medicare beneficiaries. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) asks questions about your health care and services you receive, and the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) asks questions about your health status. These surveys help drive improvements in the health care delivery system. […]
Posted on November 5, 2019
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others. In addition, getting the flu shot may reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes if you do get sick. For more information about the flu, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu. Health New […]
Posted on November 5, 2019
When the chill of winter settles in, even a short walk from your front door to your driveway can become a dangerous journey. When surfaces are snowy, icy and slippery, you’re more likely to fall and injure your head or break a bone. Falling can be serious for anyone, and, as we age, recovering from […]