Posted on November 12, 2018
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, 2019. Click here to view […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
Tis the season for family get-togethers, and a good time to start the conversation about advance care planning while family and friends are gathered. Advance care planning gives you the opportunity to make decisions about what care you would or would not want if you become unable to speak for yourself. These discussions can be […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
For Health New England Medicare Advantage Plan Members December 2018 Schedule Your 2019 Annual Well-Care Visit and Physical Exam Now is the time to get your Annual Well-Care Visit and Annual Physical Exam on the calendar for 2019. Preventive care and annual physical exams are important to staying healthy. That’s why, as a Medicare beneficiary, you are […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
Thank you for choosing Health New England Medicare Advantage and, if you are a new member, welcome. We know you have many health plan options and are glad you chose Health New England as your health partner. We have a lot to share with you and hope you will take some time to read through […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
For Medicare Advantage members, Health New England follows adult preventive care guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You can find Medicare-covered preventive services listed in your “Medicare & You” handbook that you received in the mail from Medicare. To view the handbook online, go to medicare.gov/medicare-and-you. You can also search […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
It seems that every day brings news of new medical tests, devices and treatments. You may wonder if a particular treatment or item is a covered benefit with your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan. As new technology is made available, Medicare decides which medical services and products will be covered, subject to Medicare laws […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you can take advantage of telehealth services† through Teladoc. With Teladoc, you have access to U.S. board-certified physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Teladoc is an affordable and convenient alternative to the urgent care center or emergency room for non-emergency […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
Because medical problems may occur at any time, Health New England asks our primary care providers (PCPs) to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a 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 […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
Health New England Medicare Advantage members have access to our secure online Member Portal at my.HealthNewEngland.org. Access your health care benefits information, claims and much more in one convenient location. Register to take advantage of the following helpful features: Request a new ID card. View recently processed medical and pharmacy1 claims. Find a provider, see […]
Posted on October 24, 2018
Below is information about a couple of the most common types of cancers, and how they are detected. At your next doctor’s visit, be sure to ask what screenings are appropriate for you. Breast Cancer Screenings Breast cancer is the second most commonly occurring form of cancer in women after skin cancer. It can occur […]