Posted on October 1, 2016
Dr. Rebecca Starr joined Health New England in March of this year. Her role as Medical Director has a special focus on our Medicare Advantage members. Dr. Starr is board-certified in Geriatrics and Hospice/Palliative Care Medicine. Prior to joining Health New England, she was a member of the Geriatrics Department at Baystate Medical Center where she worked closely with patients […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
Did you know that one in three adults over age 65 fall each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five of those falls result in a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury and may require hospitalization. As we get older, many factors can increase our risk […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
For Medicare Advantage members, Health New England follows adult preventive care guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You can find Medicare-covered preventive services listed in your “Medicare & You” handbook that you received in the mail from Medicare. To view the handbook online, go to medicare.gov/medicare-and-you/medicare-and-you.html. You can also search for covered preventive and screening services at medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-and-screening-services.html. […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
It seems that every day brings news of new medical tests, devices and treatments. You may wonder if a particular treatment or item is a covered benefit with your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan. As new technology is made available, Medicare decides which medical services and products will be covered, subject to Medicare laws and regulations. Medicare covers […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
By September 30 of each year, you will receive a booklet with an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) and an Explanation of Coverage (EOC). The ANOC describes the changes to your current plan for the upcoming year, and the EOC details all the benefits of your plan for the next year. Look for your blue covered […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
We try our best to inform you about what’s going on at Health New England and how you can get the most out of your Medicare Advantage health plan. And, we are always trying to improve. We invite you to take a short survey about our newsletter, website and social media and tell us how we’re doing. Please […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
At Health New England, we are committed to making sure that you get the best possible care and service. So how do we do that? There are a lot of different ways – and they all fall under our Quality Management Program. Each year, we develop a Quality Management Work Plan that lists the activities we do each year. […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
Thank you for choosing Health New England Medicare Advantage. We know you have many choices when it comes to your Medicare coverage and we are happy you chose Health New England. We take pride in ensuring our members understand their plans and we are always here to help. As we approach the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for […]
Posted on March 2, 2016
Welcome Members We are excited to have you as a new Health New England (HNE) Medicare Advantage plan member. We know you have many health plan options and are glad you chose Health New England as your health partner. We have lots to share with you and hope you will take some time to read […]
Posted on March 2, 2016
Even if you don’t participate in the MTM Program, it’s still a good idea to create a Personal Medication List. While your doctor may have a list of your medications in his or her files, you might be seeing more than one doctor. Having a Personal Medication List can reduce your medication risks and prevent […]