Posted on June 22, 2011
Summer is here and it’s a great time for HNE members to get out and move their bodies for good health. What better way to exercise than a good round of golf? Western Massachusetts has many wonderful public and private golf courses. Before you head out to the first tee, we recommend that you warm […]
Posted on June 22, 2011
HNE member Susan Bachelder wrote this article in response to the story we published in the last issue of Living Well for HNE Members, a reprint of information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. We value our members’ feedback and welcome the opportunity for Susan to provide a more eco-friendly solution to the […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
Visit hne.com to read, download, or print a useful Medication Form and a Q&A document about the form. The link to the Personal Medication Profile is: hne.com/HNE_Pharmacy/forms/Medication_ListQA.pdf The link to the Medication Q&A is: hne.com/HNE_Pharmacy/forms/Medication_Form.pdf
Posted on March 16, 2011
Many health insurance companies, including HNE, offer plans with deductibles. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about deductibles, including: What is a deductible? Why do some plans have deductibles? How does my deductible work? How can I become more engaged with my care, especially since my plan now has a deductible? What is […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
Q: Are dental services in the Emergency Room covered under my HNE plan? A: The coverage for dental services under most HNE plans is limited. The only services that are covered are: Services resulting from a traumatic injury to sound, natural teeth. Here is an example. While playing catch with a softball, you are hit […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
Mexican Lasagna This festive twist on lasagna – and a quick weeknight meal – will make your family cheer “Olé!” 10 – 6” corn tortillas 2 cups canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed 4 cups tomato sauce 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1 bag (10 oz) baby spinach leaves, rinsed 2 cups grilled chicken, diced […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
HNE Health Programs Educator, recently interviewed Bianca Walker, American Lung Association (ALA) Development Manager, and two Climb participants from Catuogno Court Reporting, Diane Musa and Sandy Hawke. Connie: Can you tell us about the history of the Fight for Air Climb? If someone is unable to participate physically in the Climb, how can they help […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
Does HNE cover ambulance services? We cover ambulance services in emergencies or when medically necessary, for instance, if you need oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life-sustaining services. We cover ambulance transportation to the nearest hospital that can provide the care you need, as well as transfer from one health care facility to another.* Does HNE […]
Posted on March 16, 2011
WGBY and The Springfield Public Forum will present an advance screening of the new American Experience Film, Freedom Riders. Local Freedom Riders Albert Gordon, Jean D. Thompson, Judy Frieze Wright, and James Breeden will be available after the discussion for a screening. Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Riders, and recognize […]
Posted on January 3, 2011
HNE ranked number ten in the nation (out of 227 commercial health plans) according to “NCQA’s Health Insurance Plan Rankings for 2010-2011 – Commercial”, published by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). HNE’s commercial HMO/POS product has ranked in the top ten health plans for the past four years.* NCQA uses HEDIS®1 (Healthcare Effectiveness […]