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A message from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts:
Mount Sinai Health has notified us that they plan to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network, which would be effective on January 1, 2026 for professional providers, and on March 1, 2026 for facilities due to the NY State Law: 60-Day Cooling-Off period. If this happens, they will be considered out-of-network. We’re actively negotiating with Mount Sinai Health and hope to reach an agreement. If we do, we’ll send you another email to let you know that they will stay in our network.
On October 22, we sent an email stating that UMass Memorial Health planned to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network on January 1, 2026. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with UMass Memorial Health and they will be staying in our network. There will be no gap in coverage.
We’ll be communicating this change to our affected members. You can view the letter here.
If you have any questions, please contact your account executive.
Key reminders and resources for the 2025 Banking on Wellness program — including incentive details, the Q4 “Maintain Don’t Gain” challenge, and tools to help boost employee engagement and participation.
Managing diabetes is easier with the right tools. Discover how our no-cost Diabetes Management program can help you stay healthy and supported.
Please Join Us for a Webinar: Women's Health & the Preventive Health Journey
Stay motivated, connect with colleagues, and support healthy habits throughout the holiday season.
We're pleased to share great news that underscores the strength of the Massachusetts Bankers Association's group insurance program. Thanks to the collective buying power of our member banks, we have secured another one-year rate hold with The Hartford on all current life and disability plans, helping ensure cost stability and competitive benefits for our members.
The Massachusetts Bankers Association completed and filed IRS Form 5500 for banks participating in Association-sponsored coverages, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts medical, dental, and retiree medical plans, as well as AIG Business Travel Accident Insurance.
Open Enrollment for 2026 is now active. Please submit your Plan Selection Form and review updated SBC and SOB documents for all medical and dental plans on the HR Microsite. Details on ID cards, invoice timing, and renewal support are included below.
UMass Memorial Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts are actively negotiating to establish contract renewal terms. Both organizations remain committed to swiftly reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. If we’re unable to reach an agreement, UMass Memorial Health’s hospitals and affiliated doctor’s offices will no longer be part of the Blue Cross network effective January 1, 2026
I’m happy to share the Top 10 Banks with the highest percentage of participation in the third campaign of the year – the ahealthyme Q3 Get Moving! Challenge, which ended last week on 10/12/2025.
We had a total of 50 banks participate in this ahealthyme Q3 activity challenge – wonderful news!
The Top 10 banks with the highest percentage of participation are listed below. As part of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program incentives, each will receive three $50 gift cards to share with employees or top challenge performers.
We understand that conversations around GLP-1 medications can be challenging for both employers and employees. To support you in communicating upcoming coverage changes clearly and compassionately, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has developed a GLP-1 Coverage Communication Toolkit for Employers.
Now is the time to renew AIG Business Travel Accident coverage. Eligible member banks may enroll at $2.64 per employee per year.
Here are just a couple of reminders and things to note this month in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.
View the latest renewal information, including updated rate sheets and presentation materials from our recent meeting.
We've heard your feedback on our webinar yesterday, and we understand that the change to GLP-1 coverage for obesity is a concern for some employees, as it may set back the health outcomes they have achieved.
We are pleased that Cheryl Corman, Executive Vice President and CHRO at Middlesex Savings Bank, and Group Insurance Trust Co-chair, has volunteered to lead a working group hosted by Mass Bankers.
We are pleased to invite you to review the results of the 2026 MBA Group Insurance Plan renewal rate action. This year's renewal reflects the ongoing challenges in the healthcare market, but also demonstrates the value of our Association's collective strength in advocating for competitive benefits
Healthcare costs are rising across Massachusetts, but MBA GIT rates remain well below market thanks to our collective bargaining power.
Enrollment is now open for the next ahealthyme quarterly challenge, and this quarter it's all about getting active!
Join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for a no-cost webinar to learn about your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you're planning to retire.
The September Banking on Wellness update features the ahealthyme Q3 Challenge – Get Moving!, with enrollment open September 1–14 and the challenge running September 15–October 12. The Top 10 banks with the highest participation will each receive three $50 gift cards. Promotional materials, including an enrollment email template and flyer, are attached to support member communcation.
Blue Cross Blue Shield will be distributing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates to affected small group and connector employers. Rebates will be processed starting September 2, 2025
Challenge Overview
This challenge encourages employees to increase their total physical activity minutes each day. Employees will be challenged to complete an average of 30 minutes of physical activity at least 20 days of the challenge to earn points. The final “milestone” is 600 cumulative minutes of physical activity during the challenge.
Key Dates Please make sure to note these important dates: