Mass Advantage
A Medicare Advantage Plan Available to You
Considering a Medicare Advantage plan that provides more comprehensive coverage than Original Medicare and one that delivers coordinated care to patients of UMass Memorial Health?
Understanding Medicare
At UMass Memorial Health, we understand that every situation is unique and understanding your options for Medicare coverage is important, and often overwhelming. We appreciate that you have many questions and decisions to make and want to be a trusted resource for information regarding options to access Medicare benefits.
Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct
In order to effectively provide medical treatment to you, we require a commitment by staff, patients, and visitors alike. Mutual trust and respect can help us provide the right treatment plan, in a safe and respectful environment that promotes healing.
Below we’ve outlined the Code of Conduct expectations for all Patients and Visitors designed to help make your hospital stay, appointment, or visit successful:
Medicare Advantage Plans (Formerly Part C) Accepted
Along with Original Medicare, UMass Memorial Health accepts the following Medicare Advantage plans. Keep in mind that this list is subject to change. Before scheduling an appointment or seeking treatment, please contact your health plan to verify whether the physicians and hospitals are participating in your specific health plan network.
In addition, if you have Medicare Advantage coverage through your current or former employer, you may want to refer to your health plan materials regarding your benefits before making any change.
18 Ways to Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy
Get in step when it comes to keeping your feet healthy especially if you have diabetes. People with diabetes can develop foot problems of all kinds. These problems can happen when there is nerve damage or poor blood flow. You may experience pain, tingling or weakness in the foot.
Mandarin Stir-Fry Beef
Your family can't resist this Mandarin Stir-Fry Beef recipe. Crispy veggies go nicely with tender beef and tangerines. You could also replace the beef with chicken, and throw in other veggies you have in your fridge.
Taking Fitness to the Beach - Walking on Sand
It’s widely known that walking is one of the best and easiest ways to add exercise to your life, but did you know that walking on sand can be easier on your body while giving you a better workout?
3 Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms
Most of us are familiar with the primary symptoms of menopause — hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes and slowing metabolism. But there are other lesser-known menopause symptoms we may experience as our ovaries produce waning supplies of progesterone and estrogen, including insomnia, a metallic taste in your mouth, and body odor. Read on for tips on how to deal with them.
Reproductive Health Commitment
To: All UMass Memorial Health Caregivers