Posted on June 15, 2021
The Summer issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. • Mental Health: Awareness and Coverage • Member Portal: Manage Your Benefits Online • Expanded Network: Worcester-Area Providers and More Labs • ACCESS […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Semi-Annual Notice of Changes to your plan coverage is now available online at healthnewengland.org/announcements. Highlights include: • Member cost sharing: Maximum Out-of-Pocket • Member cost sharing: Deductible • Preventive services • Cologuard® colorectal cancer screening test • Lung cancer screening • Durable medical equipment: Automatic blood pressure monitors • Wellness services: Acupuncture • Subscriber eligibility in group plans • Prescription drug coverage changes Effective […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
The Summer issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. • Semi-Annual Notice of Changes Effective 7/1/21 • Mental Health: Awareness and Coverage • Rx Savings Solutions: Sign Up to Save […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
As part of legislation passed in 2017, the ACCESS law applies to certain health plans in Massachusetts and provides for coverage of at least one form of birth control in each of the FDA-approved categories without cost-sharing and a 12-month supply of birth control after a successful completion of an initial 3-month prescription. Health plans […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
In case you missed it, our network is expanding! In addition to our Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT in-network providers, we have hundreds of health care providers in our commercial network who are in the Worcester, MA area. And, we’re adding more on a regular basis. Click here to do a Provider Search. […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
As a Health New England member, you can use Health New England’s secure online Member Portal to manage your health care benefits in one convenient location. Register for the Member Portal and take advantage of the following helpful features: Benefits documents and coverage information in one place Dashboard with recent claims, payments, spending summary, annual […]
Posted on June 15, 2021
Are you looking for ways to save this summer? Many of us have big plans for the warmer months—vacations, weddings and home renovations among them. Free up space in your budget for these fun activities by lowering your prescription drug costs today. Health New England can help! We’ve partnered with Rx Savings Solutions to offer […]
Posted on June 10, 2021
Vacation can be relaxing and great fun. But, what if you get sick or hurt while you’re away? Don’t worry, Health New England has you covered.* We cover medical emergencies, urgent care, and prescription drugs outside of the Health New England service area. Our worldwide emergency coverage includes stabilization care and post-stabilization care at the […]
Posted on June 8, 2021
We work hard to provide the best possible care for our members. As part of that, Health New England is partnering with Healthmap Solutions (Healthmap) to deliver more 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 […]
Posted on June 8, 2021
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 […]