Posted on May 13, 2019
Kindness is the act of showing compassion, empathy and selflessness. Showing kindness not only increases the happiness of those you help, it increases your own joy and gratitude for your own fortune. Being kind can increase happiness, energy and lifespan. Being kind can lower levels of pain, anxiety, stress, depression and blood pressure. Kindness can spread […]
Posted on May 13, 2019
Do you ever feel your temper rise in a traffic jam or your heart race during a disagreement? We all get angry or frustrated at times—which is a normal, often healthy reaction. If you find yourself feeling this way often, it may be time to assess your anger meter. Too much anger and stress can be bad for […]
Posted on May 13, 2019
For Health New England Medicare Advantage Plan Members Join us at the following Health, Wellness and Member Appreciation events. We partner with local experts to inform you and help keep you healthy. These sessions are free for our members. Blood Pressure and Exercise Tuesday, August 13, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Baystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, […]
Posted on May 8, 2019
Have you had your 2019 Preventive Care Visit yet? Don’t forget about a very important preventive care benefit that you have as a Health New England Medicare Advantage member. Your Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual well-care visit and annual physical exam at no cost to you. About Your No-Cost Annual Preventive Care Visits […]
Posted on May 8, 2019
The Spring 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. Upcoming Medicare Member Events Refer a Friend Recap of Your 2019 Additional Benefits, Allowances and Programs* Join the […]
Posted on May 8, 2019
Hear about events and wellness news first. Register for our secure online Member Portal and give us your email address. You’ll get periodic emails with information about our upcoming Medicare Advantage member events, and other health and wellness information. Simply go to my.HealthNewEngland.org to register and log in. Once you register, you can take advantage […]
Posted on May 8, 2019
Because medical problems may occur at any time, Health New England asks our primary care providers (PCPs) to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Talk to your PCP to find out about arrangements for care after normal business hours. At times, you may reach your PCP’s answering service, or you […]
Posted on May 7, 2019
At Health New England, we are committed to making sure that you get the best possible care and service. There are a lot of different ways that we do this, and they all fall under our Quality Improvement Program. Each year, we develop a Quality Improvement Work Plan that lists the activities we do each […]
Posted on May 7, 2019
Prevention and screenings are important steps to staying healthy. Be sure to talk to your doctor at your next annual preventive care visit about the checklist below to determine what is appropriate for you. This is not a complete listing and does not substitute for medical advice. ❏ Breast cancer screening ❏ Heart disease screening […]
Posted on May 7, 2019
Advance care planning gives you the opportunity to make decisions about what care you would or would not want if you become unable to speak for yourself. These discussions can be difficult, whether for yourself, your partner or parent. Having the conversation early, in a non-urgent setting, may make it easier. We hope the following […]