Posted on September 15, 2017
A personal representative is someone who is authorized to contact Health New England and discuss your personal health information on your behalf. This person can be a family member, friend, caregiver or anyone you trust to speak on your behalf. If you would like to name a personal representative, you can fill out the Authorization […]
Posted on September 15, 2017
We want to help make important lifestyle choices a little easier for you. As a Health New England Medicare Advantage plan member, you have a Fitness Center, Weight Watchers® and Over-The-Counter Items Allowance to help you stay healthy. This is a combined benefit total of up to $150 per calendar year for a fitness center […]
Posted on September 15, 2017
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. Also, you […]
Posted on September 15, 2017
Don’t forget about a very important preventive care benefit that you have as a Health New England Medicare Advantage member. Your Medicare Advantage plan covers an annual well-care visit at no cost to you. If you haven’t yet had your free annual well-care visit this year, we encourage you to call your primary care provider […]
Posted on September 14, 2017
With flu season just around the corner, Health New England reminds you that now is the time to get your flu shot.† According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are lots of reasons to get a flu vaccine each year. A major reason is that between 50 and 70 percent of […]
Posted on September 14, 2017
No one should have to navigate their cancer journey alone. This is why Survivor Journeys came into existence. The mission of Survivor Journeys is to provide social and emotional support services to cancer survivors, their families and caregivers through a community-based support network. Survivor Journeys’ network consists of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds […]
Posted on September 14, 2017
As a member of Health New England Medicare Advantage, you have free online access to a comprehensive health appraisal on the Healthy Directions web portal, powered by WebMD® Health Services, at webmdhealth.com/hne. Now, you can get your health appraisal and other helpful features on your smartphone or tablet through the new Wellness at Your Side […]
Posted on September 14, 2017
Health New England Medicare Advantage members now have access to our new online Member Portal at my.HealthNewEngland.org . Here you can view all of your health care claims and benefits in one convenient location. All you will have to do is go to my.HealthNewEngland.org and register to take advantage of the following helpful features: View recently processed medical […]
Posted on September 13, 2017
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and we would like to share with you some important information about diabetes. What is diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the conversion of sugar, starches and other foods into energy that is needed for daily […]
Posted on September 13, 2017
Taking pain medication to help manage pain is common. However, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad. To help keep you safe when you take over-the-counter pain medication, we asked nurses from one of Health New England’s trusted partners, Matrix Medical Network, for some tips. These tips are often […]