Posted on April 25, 2018
Dear Health New England Member: As we do two times each year, we are notifying you of some changes to your Plan. Some of these changes are driven by regulation, some aim to improve your experience, and others are intended to control rising health care costs. Unless otherwise noted, these changes become effective July 1, […]
Posted on April 19, 2018
Advance Care Planning Starting the conversation about end-of-life care with family and caregivers can be difficult. If you haven’t yet begun advance care planning, we hope the following information will be useful in initiating the process. What are advance directives? Advance directives are legal documents that outline, ahead of time, your decisions for end-of-life care […]
Posted on April 19, 2018
At Health New England, we care about your health and want to help you live a healthy lifestyle. We have partnered with WebMD® Health Services to bring you a one-stop-shop for health and wellness information, tools and resources. As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you have access to the online Healthy Directions Web […]
Posted on April 19, 2018
Breast cancer is the second most commonly occurring form of cancer in women after skin cancer. It can occur in men as well, but is not very common. Each year in the United States, about 237,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. Mammograms Mammograms can help find breast […]
Posted on April 19, 2018
During National Osteoporosis Month in May, take time to learn about bone health and your risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it’s most common in older women. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, one in two women and up […]
Posted on April 19, 2018
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and Health New England is working to raise awareness of the importance of healthy hearing. Treating hearing loss can increase your self-confidence, help you enjoy social activities more, and improve your relationships with your loved ones. A study by the National Council on Aging (NCOA)1 found that people […]
Posted on March 26, 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 this member newsletter. […]
Posted on March 26, 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 medical issues, and Teladoc guarantees […]
Posted on March 26, 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 and regulations. Medicare covers […]
Posted on March 26, 2018
Do you know someone who is turning 65, retiring in the coming year, or needs advice about their Medicare health plan options? If you do and you are happy with your Health New England plan and service, give us a referral. Refer them to our website for more information at healthnewengland.org/medicare. Or, ask them to give our Member Services […]