Glossary of Key Terms in Health Reform January 11, 2010
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentAs Congress debates comprehensive health reform and discusses the elements of reform, the proposals that emerge promise to be as complex as the problems they seek to fix. This glossary is intended to serve as a resource for understanding the concepts included in health reform proposals. It provides simple and straightforward definitions of key terms that will likely be part of the health reform debate.
Groovaloo January 6, 2010
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentWinner of NBC’S Hit Television Show International Superstars of Dance.
Tickets: $57, $48, $43, $26.50
Co Sponsored by WMECO, Baystate Health, Health New England and New England Orthopedics
United Way Quilt December 29, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentOne selfless stitch at a time, Health New England associates help the United Way
What began five years ago as a raffle idea for HNE’s United Way workplace campaign has evolved into a volunteer labor of love that each year features a new quilt and contributions for the community.
http://www.uwpv.org/index.php?id=319
Hockey Night In Springfield! December 15, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentHNE is Sponsoring a Hockey Night with the Springfield Falcons
You don’t have to wait for a boxing match to see great hockey!
WHEN: Saturday, January 30th, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mass Mutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA
COME SEE THE SPRINGFIELD FALCONS
TAKE ON THE PROVIDENCE BRUINS
The first 1,000 kids 14 and under through the turnstiles on the night of the game will receive a very cool toy – a miniature Zamboni ice-smoothing machine with the Falcon’s logo and the HNE logo!
Tickets are discounted to $10.00 from the regular box office price of $17.00. The deadline to purchase discounted tickets is Wednesday, January 27th.
For tickets, please contact the Springfield Falcons, Chris Thompson, 413 739-3344, ext. 109.
Introducing Our Expanded Fitness Reimbursement December 14, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentHNE’s making it easy for you to get more out of your health insurance. We are expanding our Fitness and Weight Watchers® Reimbursement Program.
As of January 1, you and your covered family members can receive reimbursement for:
- Fitness Club Memberships
- Weight Watchers® (online, at work, and traditional)
- New! Personal Trainer Fees
- New! Aerobic and Wellness Classes
- New! School and Town Sports Registration Fees
HNE also has removed the four-month waiting period for reimbursement requests. Maximum reimbursement
is $150 per family per calendar year. Reimbursement forms are available on our web site, hne.com. You also can call HNE Member Services to ask for a form at 413-787-4004 or 800-310-2835.
Explaining the Basics of Health Reform October 29, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentThese resources help explain the major issues and concepts involved in the current health reform debate, as well as context and background information about the nation’s existing health care system and programs.
What are my choices if I need medical care, but it is not an emergency? October 27, 2009
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Some medical conditions are minor and can be treated at home, using your own knowledge or from directions given by your doctor or the doctor’s nurse. Sometimes you do not need care right away and you can wait for an appointment with your doctor. Other times you may choose to go to a walk-in medical clinic.
Some people go to hospital emergency rooms with minor medical problems because they do not want to wait for an appointment at their doctor’s office or local clinic. This can cause crowding and long waits. As a result the hospital may have difficulty providing care to patients with real emergencies. Your emergency room co-pay is also more expensive than an office visit co-pay.
Emergency rooms are for the treatment of serious and life-threatening conditions. What if you need treatment and your doctor can’t see you within a reasonable time frame? There are urgent care centers where you can be treated for less serious health problems. See the listing of all Urgent care centers affiliated with HNE.
HNE’s 2008 Annual Report October 14, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentHNE’s 2008 Annual Report is available on-line. Check it out at the link below:
http://hne.com/HNEs_Story/media/index.html
Ten Questions You Should Ask Your Health Insurance Agent BEFORE You Buy A Policy August 20, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentIf you are a business owner, self-employed or an employee of a company that is not offering medical coverage though your employer, you may have to undertake the frustrating, daunting and time consuming task of purchasing health insurance on your own. If this is the case, there are certain things that you can do become an informed consumer so you can ensure that you are purchasing the type of health insurance coverage you really need at a price you can afford.
22News inFocus, health August 10, 2009
Posted by admin in : Information , add a commentUpdated: Saturday, 08 Aug 2009, 11:47 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 08 Aug 2009, 4:45 PM EDT
Jaclyn Cashman
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – In this edition of 22News in Focus, 22News Reporter Jaclyn Cashman will tackle America’s Affordable Health Choices Act and help you become better informed.
Jaclyn sat down with Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the House’s bill, and representatives from both Holyoke Medical Center and Health New England to explain how the bill would impact hospitals and insurance companies