Broker newsletter

July 2026

Written by Mass General Brigham Health Plan | Jul 23, 2026 3:52:55 PM

Q4 rates are now available: Quote us today

In this issue:

Register now: Fall broker webinar on October 6

Join us for our 2026 fall broker webinar on Tuesday, October 6, at 1 p.m. to hear the latest news and product updates from Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

We’ll share timely information to help you stay informed, support your clients with confidence, and prepare for the year ahead. A formal agenda will follow. Save your seat today and register now.

Q4 rates are now available: Quote us today

Our fourth quarter rates are now live and ready for you in the Broker Portal. Log in any time to compare plan options, run quotes, and support your clients as they review their choices for Q4 2026.

Now is a great time to take a closer look at 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:

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.

See what's new at Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Discover how Mass General Brigham Health Plan is bringing together care delivery, care management, and population health programs to create a more connected healthcare experience. In this short presentation, you'll learn how our integrated approach is helping improve quality, support members with complex needs, and drive better healthcare value for employers and members alike.

View the presentation to learn more about the advantages of a health plan backed by one of the nation's leading integrated healthcare systems.

Jennifer St. Thomas to speak at Women’s Health Innovation Series (WHIS) Conference

Jennifer St. Thomas, Senior Vice President of Commercial and Medicare Markets, will serve as a featured speaker at the 2026 Women’s Health Innovation Series (WHIS) Conference. She will participate in the session, Buying Better Outcomes: Lessons in Designing Value-Based Women’s Healthcare, alongside fellow thought leaders from wellBe Consulting, CVS Health, Visana Health, and Kaiser Permanente.

About the session: Learn where reimbursement attention is beginning to concentrate across women's health and what early lessons are emerging as organizations implement new programes and partnerships. This panel will:

  • Highlight the areas of women's health where payers and employers are focusing intervention efforts to improve outcomes and manage long-term healthcare costs.

  • Explore the programs, partnerships, and benefit designs organizations are implementing to address these priorities.

  • Share lessons emerging from early initiatives that can help other healthcare purchasers evaluate where intervention may deliver the greatest impact.

To learn more about the conference, please visit WHIS 2026.

Mass General Brigham Health Plan sponsors the 2026 Seaport Sweat series

Mass General Brigham Health Plan is proud to once again sponsor “Seaport Sweat,” Boston’s biggest free workout series, running through September. This annual series offers access to a variety of new fitness classes and instructors on Seaport Common.

“Staying active shouldn’t feel out of reach. That’s why Mass General Brigham Health Plan is proud to partner with the Seaport for the second year in a row to bring wellness directly into the heart of the city. Through our sponsorship of the Seaport Sweat series, we’re supporting free, accessible fitness experiences that make movement fun, social, and part of everyday life for our community,” said Stanley Hochberg, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

As part of our support for Seaport Sweat, Mass General Brigham Health Plan is also offering a hydration station featuring a water fountain, bottle refill spot, and even a dog bowl for thirsty pups. The hydration stations are part of the Health Plan’s “Hydrate for Health” campaign, which recently earned silver and bronze marketing awards, among other recent honors, for Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

The classes are free, open to the public, and welcome all levels of fitness. Visit the Seaport Sweat website for additional details on how to participate.

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Articles and resources for your clients

    • Blog: What is a healthcare proxy?
      Suggested text to share with clients: "Life can be unpredictable. While many of us plan for milestones like buying a home, building a career, or saving for retirement, far fewer prepare for medical emergencies—or consider who would make decisions on their behalf if they suddenly couldn’t. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but an essential one. That’s where establishing a healthcare proxy becomes one of the most important, and often overlooked, steps you can take for your health. Read more."

    • Blog: What is prescription drug coverage? What’s covered and what’s not?
      Suggested text to share with clients
      : "Prescription drug coverage helps reduce the cost of medications prescribed by healthcare providers. It can be part of a health insurance plan, purchased separately (like Medicare Part D), or added as a supplemental benefit. Prescription coverage makes medications more affordable for members, especially those managing chronic or acute illnesses. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you can get certain drugs at no cost if they're covered by your plan and you have a prescription. Learn more."