Posted on December 11, 2020
Health New England is proud to announce a new diabetes program aimed at improving health outcomes and lowering costs for commercial members with diabetes. The program, beginning January 1, 2021, will address one of the most common – and costly – health issues facing our members, resulting in treatment and increased health care costs, lost […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
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 December 11, 2020
Holiday shopping can put a dent in your wallet. Filling a prescription doesn’t have to. While this holiday season may look a bit different for most of us, you can probably count on some of the usual themes: joy, family, generosity. But for many, managing the holiday budget can also bring on a good amount […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Starting January 1, 2021, as part of your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan, you get $40 every three months to spend on specific over-the-counter drugs and other health-related pharmacy products through FirstLine Essentials. Be on the lookout for a product catalog in the mail in January.
Posted on December 11, 2020
Because we work hard to provide the best possible care for our members, Health New England is partnering with Healthmap Solutions 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 doctor to identify and support your health needs, while helping […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and well-care visit. Be sure to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP) for 2021. When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit. During this time of COVID-19 social distancing and beyond, many […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Health New England has enhanced coverage for testing, treatment and telehealth services during the pandemic. Learn more at healthnewengland.org/COVID-19-Coverage. This webpage will be updated as details develop about vaccines.
Posted on December 11, 2020
Every spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails two surveys to randomly selected Medicare beneficiaries. These surveys help drive improvements in the health care delivery system, and help us understand how we are doing and what is important to you. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey asks questions about your […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
The Winter 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. Thank you for being a valued Health New England Medicare Advantage member! Meet Health New England’s New President […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
As a Medicare health plan, Health New England Medicare Advantage covers all services required by Original Medicare. We only make mid-year benefit changes when Medicare changes its coverage rules. When this happens, Medicare issues a National Coverage Determination (NCD) explaining whether Medicare will pay for an item or service. Below are the recent changes from […]