January 2025

Q2 rates are now live and trend report preview

In this issue:

• Q2 rates are live in the broker portal

• Complete Access EPO: An exceptional plan for today's distributed workforce

• Useful tips for clients: Help them get the most out of their health plan benefits
• Trend report preview: Digital innovation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Mass General Brigham Health Plan in the community
• Toolkit: Share these resources with your clients

Q2 rates are live in the broker portal

We're pleased to announce that our 2nd quarter merged market rates are live in the broker portal.

Resources related to merged market rates in the portal

• Download, print, or save these key dates for Q2 2025 new business.
• View our newly formatted 2025 product portfolio grids online.
• Review the merged market plan guidelines.
• Reminder - our EPO product is available in the merged market. See below for more information about the EPO product.

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.

Complete Access EPO: An exceptional plan for today's distributed workforce

Our Complete Access EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) plan lets employers offer their employees high-value, competitively priced plans with access to leading doctors and hospitals. Employees can live anywhere in the U.S. and still be covered by the plan. Learn more.

Useful tips for clients: Help them get the most out of their health plan benefits

Do your clients know about all the perks that come with their health insurance card? While health insurance offers numerous benefits, many often go unused by members. This may come from a lack of awareness. Our goal at Mass General Brigham Health Plan is to remove confusion whenever possible, so that our members can get the most from their health benefits. That’s why we made a list of tips for members to refer to while using their plan throughout the year. Read and share this resource with your clients to discover more about our reimbursements, support resources, and member programs.

Trend report preview: Digital innovation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Last month, we launched the Mass General Brigham Health Plan Trend Report covering topics ranging from pharmacy benefits to telemedicine expansion. Take a sneak peek at the first section of the report on digital innovation and AI: 

“As healthcare systems like Mass General Brigham lean into AI to accelerate their work, we see great potential for new foundation models
that utilize advanced technologies," says Dr. Keith Dreyer, Chief Data Science Officer at Mass General Brigham and leader of the Mass General Brigham
AI business. AI is top-of-mind across several industries—but how does that impact the healthcare experience moving forward? It turns out AI has the potential to harness patient data to improve aspects of care. This can lower the cost of medical services and enhance efficiencies. Predictive modeling capabilities within
algorithms can give patients—and providers—a better grasp of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis, and kidney disease.

Continue this article in the Mass General Brigham Health Plan Trend Report.

Mass General Brigham Health Plan in the community

• Come visit Mass General Brigham Health Plan at the Snowport in Boston's Seaport district. We are sponsoring free curling lanes and lessons through the end of next month. Book a lane or lesson now through Friday, February 28. We'll see you there! Learn more: https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/snowport
  

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: Make a health plan in the new year
    Suggested text to share with clients: "As we move into a new year, there’s no better time to prioritize your health and well-being. In a world that’s constantly evolving, it's essential to embrace new habits that help us thrive physically and support our emotional well-being. So, whether you're looking to jump-start your fitness journey, improve your diet, or boost your mental health, here are some healthy habits that can set the tone for a fulfilling year ahead. Read more."

• • • • Video: Understanding your plan
        Suggested text to share with clients: "What is an HMO? Do I need to choose a PCP with my plan? Understanding the nuances between health plan types can be confusing. Watch this video to learn about the differences between an HMO, PPO, and EPO."