Adjust your My MBA communication settings to receive future email bulletins. Go to your Communication Preferences and opt in to marketing materials from the Group Insurance Trust.
A Message from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts We're providing this notice about a privacy incident at a vendor company as a courtesy. The protected health information ("PHI") of some Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts fully insured members who receive health care coverage due to their relationship with you may have been affected.
We are in the process of evaluating LearnLux, a financial wellbeing platform that combines personalized guidance with powerful digital tools, and we would value your input. This session offers an opportunity to see the platform in action and help us assess whether it could be a good fit for our member banks.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has announced that, effective January 1, 2026, GLP-1 medication for weight loss will be excluded from the medical and prescription drug plan. This change is due to significant financial losses and increased utilization.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing meaningful and competitive benefits, the Mass Bankers Group Insurance Trust is pleased to launch our Third Annual Employee Benefit Contribution Survey.
Your input plays a vital role in helping us better understand the needs of our member banks and enhance the value of the Trust's offerings.
This year's survey is designed to be quick and straightforward, requiring just 10-15 minutes to complete.
Click here to begin the survey
Upcoming Wellness Webinars - June 2025
Take some time for your well-being this June! We're excited to offer a series of live, interactive webinars to support your health and personal growth. These virtual events are open to all employees, so join as many as you'd like!
Here are just a few resource reminders and things to note in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month-a perfect reminder that taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. Whether you're managing stress, facing new challenges, or simply want to check in with yourself, support is here for you.
Want to learn more? Check out the attached brochure for more details about our mental health resources.
Your Virtual Care Team is here
An innovative way to do primary care is here - one that's convenient, comprehensive, and built around your schedule, your needs, and your comfort.
Please join us for an informational webinar highlighting mental health resources available to all Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members.
AllOne Health has compiled the results of that survey along with a review of EAP utilization trends in this year’s Annual Report: 2024 EAP Summary & Mental Health Benefit Trends.
Read more about this year’s key findings on EAP utilization trends.
Here are just a few reminders and things to note in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.
*Q2 – Go the Distance - Challenge details with promotional materials attached here if needed as well.
Women struggle to get the right care. Blue Cross is committed to meeting our members' needs across the spectrum by offering comprehensive solutions.
Please join Dr. Monica Ruehli and Nurse Practitioner Kate Watson for a lively discussion with Dr. Daneille Dang from Maven. They will explore how Blue Cross is supporting women’s health and the importance of a menopause-friendly workplace.
Wednesday, April 2 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
REGISTER NOW
To submit your reimbursement for calendar year 2024, log in to MyBlue and submit by March 31st, 2025.
We’re excited to kick off the Q2 challenge of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program – the ahealthyme “Go the Distance” challenge that begins in April.
Below you’ll find all the important details to help prepare and engage your employees in the challenge!
In case you missed it, here are the materials from our virtual registration party. This interactive event was designed to lead you through the steps to register for our AHealthyMe wellness platform.
As your employees approach Medicare eligibility, they may have many questions about their health insurance options. Planning for Medicare - Countdown to 65 is designed to help them navigate their choices once their employer-sponsored coverage ends.
2025 BANKING ON WELLNESS
When – 2 sessions - March 5th - Time: 12:00 PM Location: Zoom (a link to join will be provided upon registration) Registration Link: https://massbankers.zoom.us/meeting/register/zmM_nHIoRs6PKGkMz0nD4w
And on March 6th - Time: 1:00 PM - Location: Zoom (a link to join will be provided upon registration) Registration Link: https://massbankers.zoom.us/meeting/register/P4wkeFpdT6yG8TiTo-J0cA
***Participants who register on the ahealthyme site in March will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win either an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch.
I’m excited to be emailing you all today to announce the Top 10 Banks with the highest percentage of participation in the first campaign of the year – the AHEALTHYME Q1 STEP IT UP CHALLENGE that ended earlier this week on February 23, 2025.
We're excited to invite all eligible employees to our virtual registration party! This interactive event is designed to make it easy for you and your team to register for our AHealthyMe wellness platform.
Important Network Update
On February 5, 2025, we indicated that Stamford Health System in Connecticut planned to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network on March 2, 2025. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with Stamford Health System, and they will be staying in the BCBS network. There will be no gap in coverage.
We are thrilled to recognize the banks that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to employee well-being during the 2024 plan year. Please join us in congratulating this year's Human Resources Award Winners.
We want to inform you that the required Medicare Part D Disclosure to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been completed for the Massachusetts Bankers Association Group Insurance Trust for the current plan year. As the plan sponsor, Mass Bankers fulfills this compliance requirement for banks offering our insurance coverage.
Reminder: Participating employers are still responsible for providing employees with the Creditable Coverage Notice by October 15 each year.
The Stamford Health System has notified us that they plan to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network on March 2, 2025. If this happens, they will be considered out-of-network. We're actively negotiating with The Stamford Health System 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.