July 2025

Mass General Brigham Health Plan sponsors summer fitness series in the Seaport and community events in Worcester

In this issue:

• Q4 rates are live in the Broker Portal
• What role does health insurance play in cancer care?
  
• Mass General Brigham Health Plan sponsors summer fitness series in the Seaport and community events in Worcester
• Toolkit: Share these resources with your clients

Q4 rates are live in the Broker Portal

We're pleased to announce that our 4th quarter rates are live in the Broker Portal.

Resources related to rates in the portal:

• Download, print, or save these key dates for Q4 2025 new business.
• View our 2025 product portfolio grids online.
• Review the merged market plan guidelines.
• Reminder – our EPO product is available in the merged market.

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 executive or account executive or call the sales line at 800-433-5556.

What role does health insurance play in cancer care?

Just as cancer care is specific to the patient, health insurance is also specific to the member. While this topic is challenging and unimaginable, we hope to provide some transparency from the member's perspective.

A health plan can often be a point of contact to connect members with critical resources during this diagnosis. Continue reading to learn more from our care management team about what healthcare coverage may look like if you or a loved one is faced with a cancer diagnosis. Read more.

Mass General Brigham Health Plan sponsors summer fitness series in the Seaport and community events in Worcester

Join us this summer at Seaport Sweat, Boston’s largest free fitness series! Stop by Seaport Common for energizing daily classes and special weekend pop-ups. While you’re there, enjoy our new hydration station, featuring a water fountain, bottle refill area, and a dog bowl to keep your furry friends refreshed. Learn more at bostonseaport.xyz/seaport-sweat. 

Also look for Mass General Brigham Health Plan throughout the Worcester community as we proudly sponsor a series of engaging local events. Join us at the Market on Brussels, a vibrant farmers market open every Sunday through October. Experience the Worcester Out to Lunch series each Wednesday, featuring food trucks, fresh produce, and entertainment for all ages. Plus, enjoy family-friendly evenings with Worcester Movies on the Common, offering complimentary outdoor movie screenings all summer long.

Tips for sharing these articles and resources

• Include in an email blast to your clients
• Post on your social media or blog

Articles and resources for your clients

• • Blog: Virtual primary care visits increase access and convenience for patients
    Suggested text to share with clients: "Mass General Brigham Health Plan members can access alternative options for primary care through virtual practices. These virtual practices allow members to get the same high-quality primary care they’d receive in an office delivered online. Virtual and hybrid practices—ones that offer virtual and in-person care—are great options for individuals looking to start a primary care relationship quickly or prefer to receive care online from the comfort and convenience of their own home. Read more."
    
    
  • eBook: Pregnancy support in the workplace
    Suggested text to share with clients: "Investing in pregnancy support fosters a healthier, happier, and more engaged workforce. This means going beyond basic accommodations to recognize that all workers deserve resources that meet their unique healthcare needs. Download Mass General Brigham Health Plan's eBook to learn strategies on how to build a better workplace for employees who are navigating a pregnancy journey here.