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Recently, we began sending you InsideHNE Extra, a supplement to our regular Employer/Broker Newsletter. We developed InsideHNE Extra as a timely way to provide you with useful information about what’s going on at HNE, in Western Ma, or with the health care industry in general.
In an effort to streamline the distribution of InsideHNE Extra, and to make it easier for you to reference previous issues, we have set up this page on our web site. You may find it useful to add this link to your list of favorites, since we’ll be keeping you up to date on all the latest health care news and information.
We will notify you by e-mail each time we publish a new issue of InsideHNE Extra. This e-mail will include information about the content of the latest issue, as well as a link to this page.
Archive:
NO COPAYMENTS FOR PREVENTIVE CARE
Staying healthy involves commitment – to eating right, staying active, and scheduling regular check-ups with your doctor. At HNE, we want to help you keep that commitment. That’s why as of April 1, 2008 we no longer will require a copayment for most in-plan preventive care services for our fully funded plans. HNE covers these services 100% - you pay nothing.
HNE Introduces New PPO Products to its Fully-insured Line of Business
At HNE, we understand how hard it is to offer broad medical benefits that are affordable, especially in the face of rising health care costs. We also understand that your medical benefits are very important. After all, that’s one of the most effective tools that you have to attract and keep your most talented employees. We work closely with local employers to find ways to meet this challenge—such as developing new insurance products that reflect a company’s specific needs.
HNE Extends Optional Special Open Enrollment
As of July 1, 2007, Massachusetts residents are required to have health insurance coverage. Individuals who fail to obtain coverage by December 31, 2007 will face tax penalties – specifically, they will lose their MA individual tax exemption. To help your employees meet this coverage requirement, HNE amended its plan to allow your company, at your discretion, to offer a limited special enrollment period between May 1, 2007 and June 30, 2007.
HIRD and Employer Surcharge Regulations Final
Last week, the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) adopted emergency regulations to address the Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) and employer surcharge provisions under health care reform.
Health Care Reform
Is Your Business in Compliance?
This seminar is for people who are ready to act, but need the right information and the tools to make sure their businesses conform to the new laws. This session cuts through all the clutter.
HNE Plans Receive “Connector Seal of Approval” from State
Individual health insurance plan sign-ups begin May 1
The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority has granted the Connector Seal of Approval to five HNE plans for sale in Western Massachusetts. The Connector is the new state agency created by the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law. The law, passed in 2006, requires all Massachusetts residents to have health insurance starting July 1, 2007.
No More Refferals
Starting January 1, 2007, you don’t need a referral to see any In-Plan specialist. Up until then you needed a referral from your primary care physician (PCP).
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