Posted on August 19, 2013
Hello! Are you a member of a Health New England (HNE) commercial, Medicare, or Medicaid (Be Healthy) health insurance plan? If so, we’d like to invite you to participate in user testing of our on-line Provider Search on hne.com. Testing will be conducted through an on-line tool through a website called Usertesting.com. To be an […]
Posted on June 27, 2013
Dear Health New England Member, At Health New England (HNE), we want to inform you when your pharmacy benefits change. Starting September 3, 2013, BriovaRx™ will be HNE’s preferred specialty pharmacy. HNE will no longer cover medications from other specialty pharmacies. BriovaRx™ is an experienced specialty pharmacy provider. They offer excellent customer service and clinical […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
Most people have occasional ringing or buzzing in their ears that comes and goes. Many people have constant noises in their ears, which we call tinnitus. Some tinnitus is so severe that it can impact a person’s quality of life. Tinnitus may be linked to many heath issues. Hearing loss, exposure to loud noise, ear […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
The American Heart Association (AHA) has two ways to accomplish that goal! My Life Check®, designed by the AHA is a simple, seven-step list that was developed hoping we can live long, healthy lives. The steps are not expensive, and even modest improvements to your health make a big difference. For more information, visit mylifecheck.heart.org. […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
Your Health New England (HNE) insurance plan covers one preventive exam annually with no cost sharing (deductible, copay). This exam can identify health problems in the early stages. That way, they may be easier to treat. This exam consists of: Review of your medical, social and family history Physical exam Review of your medications and […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
Have you seen the billboards? The ones that declare: “This year, thousands of men will die from stubbornness.” The purpose of these billboards is to encourage men to learn about the preventive medical care they need. The widely accepted assumption is that men are lax about seeing doctors and taking care of their health. Guess […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks cause thousands of injuries that result in hospital emergency room visits each year in the United States. The majority of injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms occur during the one-month period before and after the Fourth of July (June 17-July 17). There’s no safe way for […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
We’ve upgraded the HNE Mobile App. Here is a list of enhancements: Updated the ID card to match the physical ID card more accurately Replaced the HNE logo with a new HNE logo Updated the contact information on the app Added the logo for Catamaran, our new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) The app is free […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
HNE and Big Y invite you to take live tours though a Big Y Grocery Store. Heart-Health Nutrition Tour: July 15th at 6:00 p.m., Cooley Street, Springfield Big Y and HNE have teamed up to provide you with the tools you need for optimal wellness! Come join us at the Cooley Street, Springfield Big Y […]
Posted on June 11, 2013
HNE is excited to introduce our new Healthy Directions web portal! We have partnered with WebMD® Health Services, one of the most trusted sources of health information, to bring you the new Healthy Directions web portal. The portal is your one-stop shop for health and wellness information, self-management tools, and other important resources. We designed the […]