Posted on October 30, 2024
What is Prediabetes? We’ve all heard of type 2 diabetes. It’s when blood sugar levels rise because our body can’t properly process sugars in the food we eat. Before type 2 diabetes, there’s usually prediabetes. That’s when sugar (or glucose) levels are higher than normal, but not as high as with type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes […]
Posted on October 16, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 15, 2024) – Health New England, the regional not-for-profit health plan serving western Massachusetts with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans, today announced a partnership with Virta Health, the leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss. Through this partnership, Virta’s offerings will be available to eligible Health New England members with […]
Posted on June 17, 2024
If you have complex health needs and take multiple medications, you may be eligible to participate in Health New England’s Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program for Medicare Advantage members. It’s designed to help you and your doctor make sure that your medications are working, and it’s provided at no additional cost to you. Our MTM […]
Posted on June 4, 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. GIC Semi-Annual Notice of Changes – Effective 7/1/2024 How Exercise Helps Mental Health How Food Can Boost Your Mood 7 […]
Posted on June 4, 2024
Health New England gives you access to Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS), a service connected to your benefits that can help you save money on prescription drugs.* NEW: The RxSS mobile app makes it even easier to find lower-cost options anytime and anywhere. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. Use the app […]
Posted on June 4, 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Semi-Annual Notice of Changes (Fully Funded) – Effective 7/1/2024 How Exercise Helps Mental Health How Food Can Boost Your Mood […]
Posted on June 4, 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. How Exercise Helps Mental Health How Food Can Boost Your Mood 7 Sun Safety Secrets Everyone Should Know Where Your […]
Posted on May 28, 2024
Your lungs move fresh oxygen into every cell of your body. Most of the time, you probably don’t even think about breathing. But when lung disease happens, it can bring pain and make breathing a struggle. Some common types of lung disease are asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. The symptoms […]
Posted on May 23, 2024
During June, take the time to prioritize your health by scheduling your annual preventive care visits with your primary care provider (PCP), if you haven’t done so yet. Some visits can be done via telehealth—over the phone or video. At your visit, don’t forget to ask your PCP what screenings you are due for and […]
Posted on May 9, 2024
Health New England has joined the Western Massachusetts Anchor Collaborative (WMAC), a coalition of “anchor institutions” – businesses, educational institutions and government entities that aim to increase spending on regional businesses owned by women and members of historically underrepresented groups in economically disadvantaged areas. They also aim to hire more people from these groups and […]