Posted on November 9, 2020
We hope you have taken the opportunity to have an annual preventive care visit with your primary care provider (PCP) this year. As a Medicare Advantage member, we will give you a $20 gift card for completing either your annual well-care visit or annual physical exam in 2020. How to Get Your $20 Reward Once you’ve had one […]
Posted on November 9, 2020
Every spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails two surveys to randomly selected Medicare beneficiaries. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) asks questions about your health care and services you receive, and the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) asks questions about your health status. These surveys help drive improvements in the health care delivery system. Your […]
Posted on November 9, 2020
Flu season is here. And, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, getting the flu vaccine is even more important this year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others. In addition, getting the flu shot may reduce the risk of more serious outcomes […]
Posted on November 9, 2020
When the chill of winter settles in, even a short walk from your front door to your driveway can become a dangerous journey. When surfaces are snowy, icy and slippery, you’re more likely to fall and injure your head or break a bone. Falling can be serious for anyone of any age. The most severe of injuries […]
Posted on November 9, 2020
Springfield, MA (November 5, 2020) — Health New England announced today a new partnership with Healthmap Solutions (Healthmap), an industry-leading Kidney Health Management (KHM) company. Effective December 1, 2020, the KHM program will be available to Health New England’s Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). “Chronic kidney […]
Posted on October 29, 2020
Dear Health New England Member: As we do two times each year, we are notifying you of changes to your plan. Some of these changes are driven by regulation, some aim to improve your experience, and others aim to control rising healthcare costs. Unless otherwise noted, these changes are effective January 1, 2021. Click here for an […]
Posted on October 19, 2020
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you can view all of your health care claims and benefits online through our convenient and secure online Member Portal. If you haven’t yet, simply go to my.HealthNewEngland.org and register to take advantage of the following helpful features: • Request a new ID card. • View recently processed […]
Posted on October 19, 2020
As you may have heard, the best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened. As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, multiple screening tests are available to you depending on your health and risk factors, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT), among others. In addition, beginning January 1, 2021, […]
Posted on October 19, 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 October 13, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 13, 2020) – Health New England is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ira M. Klein, MD, MBA, FACP, to the role of Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. In this position, Dr. Klein is responsible for ensuring the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care services for Health New England […]