January 2026

Q2 rates have arrived for 2026

We’re pleased to share that our second quarter rates are live and ready to view in the Broker Portal. Log in to compare plan options, run quotes, and help your clients evaluate their choices for Q2 2026. 

Now is a great time to explore coverage from Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Our competitive pricing reflects an average premium savings of 10% or more on HMO plans.* Quote us for price, choose us for value. 

Resources related to rates in the portal:

• Download, print, or save these key dates for Q2 2026 new business.
• View our 2026 product portfolio grids online.
• Review the merged market plan guidelines.
• View 2026 plan changes for direct small group. 
• See how you can help support clients with value.  
  
• Reminder – our EPO product is available in the merged market.
• Visit our Broker Support Library to learn more about our benefits and unique programs.  

If you need a portal login, email us at HealthPlanBrokers@mgb.org or call 866-643-8392.

Have questions or need a small or large group quote? Contact your Mass General Brigham Health Plan sales or account executive or call 800-433-5556. 

*Estimated savings are based on a comparison of our average premium for 25 HMO plans to the average premium of a peer group of top local MA carriers by market share as of January 1, 2026, using the base rates from the approved calendar year 2026 merged market rate filing. Savings are not guaranteed. Actual premium savings will vary based on plan selection, geographic location, and employee demographics.

New year, new focus on wellness: Explore our updated wellness flyer for employers

Introducing our refreshed wellness flyer for employers, which highlights the services available to your clients’ employees who are Mass General Brigham Health Plan members. This easy-to-share piece is designed to help you showcase the value of our wellness offerings in your client conversations and renewal meetings, and to support employers in promoting a culture of health across their organizations.

The updated flyer features our new wellness hub and a range of engaging programs that can help employees stay healthy, manage stress, and feel supported in their day-to-day lives, including:

• 1:1 health coaching
• Healthier You program to support weight loss and increased physical activity
• Tobacco cessation specialist support
• Fitness benefit
• Weight-loss benefit
• Lyra mental health support
• Optum Live and Work Well self-help resources
• Women’s health programs, including:
    ○ Poppy Seed Health: On-demand pregnancy, postpartum, and loss support
    ○ Elektra Health: Personalized, symptom-based menopause care
    ○ Bloom: Digital physical therapy support for pelvic floor dysfunction
• New weight management program through Teladoc Health

View and download the flyer

Mass General Brigham Health Plan-sponsored curling lanes featured during NFL Playoffs

Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted the Snowport curling lanes during the Patriots-Chargers playoff game on January 11. Mass General Brigham Health Plan has proudly sponsored the iceless curling lanes for the past two seasons.

Snowport, the annual winter market located in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood, is open through February 28, 2026. The iceless curling lanes are free to use, and reservations can be made through the Seaport Insider app. Each reservation secures one lane for a group of up to eight people for a 30-minute session.

For more details on programming and events, visit the Snowport website.