Posted on October 14, 2021
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15—December 7. Now is the time to review your current coverage and ensure it still fits your health care needs for the upcoming year. Take a look at your Annual Notice of Changes, which was mailed to you in September, to understand what is changing in your current plan for […]
Posted on October 14, 2021
Flu season is here and Health New England wants to remind you to get your annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccination is very important for people 65 years and older because you are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the […]
Posted on October 14, 2021
Weathering Diabetes: 6 Tips for Winter and Holiday Challenges Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 2:00—3:00 p.m. Presented by Dr. Chelsea Gordner, Baystate Endocrinology Register at BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass
Posted on October 14, 2021
Diabetes is a growing health crisis in America. Nearly one in ten American adults have diabetes, the highest rate on record, and one in three Americans have prediabetes. “Perhaps most disturbing of all,” says Dr. Chelsea Gordner, an endocrinologist with Baystate Endocrinology, “is the fact that so many people aren’t even aware they have either condition.” […]
Posted on October 7, 2021
As a Health New England member, you have many ways to access the health care you need, and we want to make sure you know all the options you have for choosing the correct care. Primary Care Providers We believe that having a primary care provider (PCP) is very important.* We encourage you to get […]
Posted on September 8, 2021
According to the American College of Physicians, falls are common among older adults. One in 3 adults aged 65 years or older and 1 in 2 adults aged 80 years or older fall each year. Some of those falls result in serious injuries that require hospitalization. Falls typically don’t have a single cause. Multiple factors […]
Posted on September 8, 2021
Flu season is quickly approaching and Health New England wants to remind you of the importance of getting your annual flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are lots of reasons to get a flu vaccine each year. A major reason is that between 50 and 70 percent of seasonal flu related hospitalizations […]
Posted on August 5, 2021
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu. Health New England covers the flu vaccine at no cost to you when obtained from an in-plan provider. Get it at your doctor’s office or participating retail pharmacy. For more about the flu, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
Posted on August 5, 2021
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you have access to more than just medical benefits. Below are some enhanced extra benefits you can use to stay healthy and improve your overall well-being. Full details can be found at healthnewengland.org/medicare/2021-Additional-Benefits. Telehealth Services for $0 copay with your in-network primary care provider or specialist. Teladoc® for $0 copay—Request a phone, mobile […]
Posted on August 4, 2021
Each year, your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and wellcare visit. It’s not too late to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP). When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit over the telephone or video, if you aren’t […]