Posted on December 10, 2019
One of the things I like most about my church, Trinity United Methodist Church in Springfield, is our shared commitment to social justice. For the past two years, the church has hosted an event called “Arm in Arm: United Against Gun Violence.” Poets, musicians, dancers, and visual artists put together a concert to raise money […]
Posted on December 10, 2019
I enjoy helping others and making people happy. In return it does so much for my spirit and brings me such joy to know I made a difference. When I can, I try give back to my family, friends and community. Here are some examples of ways I try to make a difference. Family My […]
Posted on December 10, 2019
My daughter and I have made a yearly holiday tradition to participate in Starbucks’ annual gift drive for foster children. Gift wishes for these children are listed on an ornament display at the store. We choose a child’s gift wish, then bring the presents back to Starbucks with the ornament, so that the child is […]
Posted on December 9, 2019
I volunteer at the Harmony House in Chicopee on the fundraising committee. I decided to get involved with this organization, as I was there when my parents and sister passed. The thought of anyone being alone at the end ones’ life is devastating to me. So, I decided to volunteer for an organization that shared […]
Posted on December 9, 2019
For the last ten years, I have worked with a local charity know as Griffin’s Friends. Quite ironically it is a children’s cancer fund for patients being treated exclusively at Baystate Health, our parent company. Griffin’s Friends is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing support to children with cancer. Founded in 1994 in Springfield, […]
Posted on December 9, 2019
Giving back to the community is something that I view as an important part of my life. Every year I ensure to make financial contributions to these worthy causes: Wounded Warrior Project, Suffield Community Aid, First Congregational Church of Amherst, MA-Charitable Giving, Sacred Heart Church of Suffield, CT-Charitable giving. Additionally, my family and I participate […]
Posted on December 9, 2019
For five years, I’ve been a volunteer on the Monson, Massachusetts Military Care Packages Committee. Every September, our committee does a drive to collect toiletries, snacks, clothing, etc., for the military men and women of Monson who are actively serving. The weekend before Thanksgiving our committee holds an annual care package assembly night. We invite […]
Posted on November 27, 2019
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 […]
Posted on November 27, 2019
Because medical problems may occur at any time, Health New England asks our primary care providers (PCPs) to be on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Talk to your PCP to find out about arrangements for care after normal business hours. At times, you may reach your PCP’s answering service, or you may reach the doctor […]
Posted on November 27, 2019
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 […]