Posted on June 1, 2022
The Summer 2022 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. • Urgent Care or ER—Which to Choose? • Wellness Reimbursement—What’s Covered? • Mom’s Meals—Ready to Heat and Eat Meals Delivered […]
Posted on May 31, 2022
As part of our commitment to our members, Health New England partners with Healthmap Solutions (Healthmap) to deliver comprehensive care for our Medicare Advantage members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD). Healthmap’s Kidney Health Management (KHM) program works with your doctor to identify and support your health needs, while helping you manage your […]
Posted on May 31, 2022
Did you know that diabetes can cause kidney disease? The kidneys are small organs with a big mission: to filter waste and extra water from blood. They also produce several hormones that help control blood pressure, make red blood cells and activate vitamin D. All of these functions are vital to good health. According to the American Diabetes […]
Posted on May 31, 2022
When you have diabetes, seeing an eye doctor at least once a year for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is an essential task for good health. Diabetes raises the risk for several eye diseases that can steal your sight. Most of them start stealthily with few, if any, symptoms. But, an eye doctor can spot […]
Posted on May 31, 2022
Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the transport and use of carbohydrates, like simple sugar and starch, to generate energy, which is needed for daily life. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough […]
Posted on May 9, 2022
Dear Health New England Member: As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, we continually review the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, from time to time, we update the coverage we provide and change the way that coverage is administered. As we do two times […]
Posted on May 5, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (May 5, 2022) – Health New England is offering $100,000 in grants for non-profit organizations that address inequities to improve maternal and infant health. The company’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Grants will award up to $10,000 per organization. The DEIB grants will fund non-profits whose programs address health equity and focus […]
Posted on April 29, 2022
About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Treatments work best when breast cancer is caught early. That’s why it’s important to get screened regularly for the disease if you’re 45 or older. It’s equally as important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Signs and […]
Posted on April 29, 2022
Urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of bladder control. It affects about 25 million people in the U.S. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Two common types of incontinence are stress incontinence, which occurs when you cough, sneeze or lift something heavy, and urge incontinence, when you feel a constant need to go. For […]
Posted on April 29, 2022
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Older women are most vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. Their estrogen levels, which help protect bone density, decline after menopause. That’s why it’s recommended that women 65 and older get bone mineral density tests to see if they already have the disease or are at risk of […]