Posted on April 28, 2017
ImPACT Testing: This is the most widely used computerized neurocognitive test to help evaluate and manage concussions. As a result of increased requests, Health New England is publishing an ImPACT Testing Payment Policy, which will go into effect July 1, 2017. Pharmaceutical Waste: Please note that our Pharmaceutical Waste Payment Policy has been renamed “JW […]
Posted on April 28, 2017
Did you know you can access Health New England’s Clinical Policies on our Provider Resources page at healthnewengland.org/Providers/Resources. Most recently, the following Medical Policies have been released and/or reviewed: Speech Therapy for Autism Disorders (NEW, effective 07/01/2017) Spinal Cord Stimulation Photochemotherapy and Phototherapy (PUVA) Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)/Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Enteral Nutrition and Formula Therapeutic […]
Posted on April 27, 2017
Dear Providers: As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, Health New England continually reviews the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, from time to time, we update the coverage we provide and change the way that coverage is administered. For a copy of our […]
Posted on April 27, 2017
Health New England’s 2017 formularies are available on healthnewengland.org. We encourage Providers to utilize the online formularies, which are accessible to all users without a login or password. The online formularies are updated throughout the year as changes are made. We have three formularies, one for each line of business – Commercial, Medicare Advantage and […]
Posted on April 27, 2017
Do you know you have a Health New England Provider Relations Representative assigned to your practice? We at Health New England appreciate your ongoing partnership with us in providing excellent care and services to our members. We would like to ensure that we are providing you with that same excellent service. Each one of our […]
Posted on October 18, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice. Plan Selection Periods and Fixed Enrollment Periods for MassHealth members: Effective October 1, 2016, MassHealth began implementing respective Plan Selection Periods and Fixed Enrollment Periods for members enrolled in MCOs […]
Posted on October 18, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice. Primary care providers (PCPs) who administer Behavioral Health Screenings for children under age 21: For dates of service beginning October 31, 2016, MassHealth is instructing PCPs to use only Service […]
Posted on October 18, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice. Hearing aid/audiology providers or PCPs who refer Health New England Medicare members for hearing aid services: Health New England has partnered with TruHearing, a national hearing aid provider, to develop […]
Posted on October 18, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice. Small Group Pediatric Vision coverage through EyeMed: As a result of changes in the Massachusetts Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Benchmark Plan, we are informing you of a Pediatric Vision (under […]
Posted on October 18, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice. As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, Health New England continually reviews the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, […]