Mass General Brigham Health Plan recognized for active digital strategies
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We're pleased to announce that our 3rd quarter rates are live in the Broker Portal.
Resources related to rates in the portal:
If you need a login for our portal, 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.
Mental health is a key part of overall well-being—and we're here to help. Check out some of the helpful resources available to members.
Lyra Health - A virtual‐first behavioral health platform chosen in collaboration with Mass General Brigham experts to improve access to care and outcomes. It offers a range of virtual and in-person options, including self‐service tools, mental health coaching, therapy, and medication management. Members can quickly schedule appointments, often within one to three days. Included with fully insured plans and available to self‐funded groups at an additional cost. Learn more.
Optum - Search for providers who offer treatments including outpatient services, day programs, residential programs, autism care and support, substance and recovery services, and more. Access Optum's telehealth capable providers through the virtual visit platform on Live and Work Well. Browse the articles on Live and Work Well as a guest using the access code: MGBHPMA. Available to all Mass General Brigham Health Plan members. Learn more.
Recovery coaching - Recovery isn’t something to face alone. Our recovery coaches understand the hurt caused by stigma and shame and can thoughtfully act as guides, mentors, and advocates. Available to all Mass General Brigham Health Plan members. Members can self-refer to our care management program or get in touch with a certified recovery coach by emailing HealthPlanCareManagement@mgb.org.
Health plan leaders weigh in on healthcare’s needed conversations
Becker’s Healthcare connected with Jennifer St. Thomas, SVP of Commercial and Medicare Markets and other health plan leaders on key healthcare topics of interest. She spoke about the importance of mental health support in response to the ongoing mental health crisis.
“As a health plan that’s part of an integrated healthcare system, we are continuing to expand options that prioritize mental health as key to overall wellbeing.”
Read the full article on the Becker’s Healthcare website.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has created a new payor assessment that will replace six separate surcharges and assessments, prospectively:
Please note that final, partial payments are due for some of these six surcharges and assessments as the Commonwealth is in transition. For example, a PIPA payment was due March 20.
The new payor assessment will be calculated at the rate of 1.18% of claims paid for commercial, non-Medicaid healthcare services rendered in Massachusetts. The health plan will pay the assessment monthly on behalf of self-insured groups and will complete the required reporting. The health plan will bill the self-insured groups for the assessments. The first payer assessment is expected to be paid by the end of March 2025 for claims paid in January 2025.
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