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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Jul 3, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook
As you may be aware, effective January 1, 2026, BCBSMA will no longer cover GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss. Coverage for diabetes-related use will remain in place.
We are working with BCBSMA to explore a possible solution that would allow individual banks to optionally add GLP-1 weight loss coverage at an estimated additional cost of 6%-10% above the 2026 renewal (note: final renewal rates are still pending).
To help inform these discussions, we're asking for your input. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey to let us know whether your bank would be interested in offering this coverage if it becomes available.
Take the Survey.
Your response is non-binding but will help us determine if there is sufficient interest to pursue this option further with BCBSMA.
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Posted: Jun 12, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

2025 Medical Contribution Trends Now Available

We're pleased to share the results of our 2025 Medical Insurance Contribution Benchmarking Survey, now available for review.
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Posted: May 30, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: May 29, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: May 6, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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

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Posted: May 5, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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!

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Posted: May 5, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

Here are just a few resource reminders and things to note in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.

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Posted: May 1, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

You're Not Alone: Support for Mental Wellness

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.


 

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Posted: Apr 28, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

Please join us for an informational webinar highlighting mental health resources available to all Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members.

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Posted: Apr 3, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Apr 2, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

Here are just a few reminders and things to note in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.

2025 BANKING ON WELLNESS

  • Ready, Set, Go: Leadership support and effective communication are key elements to a successful wellness program, and we are eager to increase the number of banks participating in this program in 2025!
    • Please send the CEO/Leadership letter by 4/30/2025 to qualify for the Ready, Set, Go! program.
    • There is a template letter (please feel free to tailor for your bank) attached. Once we receive a copy of the communication, it will take 2–3 weeks to receive your gift cards. 30 banks have already sent their letters out so far which is awesome!
  • March Registration Party – Thank you to all of those who attended and participated in the 2 sessions held earlier in March to kick off a registration campaign month. It was a great success 😊 Drum Roll Please… and the participant who registered on the ahealthyme site in March that was randomly chosen as the raffle winner is Yashira Diaz from Greenfield Cooperative Bank – they have a choice of either an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch. Congratulations!!! Celebration Icon We will be reaching out to the bank HR contact for this employee's chosen device, and will send it out within the coming days.

Next ahealthyme Challenge

*Q2 – Go the Distance - Challenge details with promotional materials attached here if needed as well.

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Posted: Mar 20, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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

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Posted: Mar 18, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

To submit your reimbursement for calendar year 2024, log in to MyBlue and submit by March 31st, 2025.

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Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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!
 

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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Mar 5, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

2025 BANKING ON WELLNESS

  • 2025 Programplease find the kickoff email with the program promotional materials attached here if still needed.
  • Ready, Set, Go!: Leadership support and effective communication are key elements to a successful wellness program, and we are looking to increase the number of banks participating in this program in 2025!
    • Please send your CEO/Leadership letter to us by 4/30/2025 to qualify for the Ready, Set, Go! program
  • There is a template letter (please feel free to edit/tailor for your bank) attached. Once we receive a copy of the communication your CEO sent out, it will take approximately 10 business days to receive your gift cards. 24 Banks have sent their letters out already which is great!
  • AHEALTHYME Q1 STEP IT UP CHALLENGE ended on 2/23 with a total of 61 banks participating which is amazing! The Top 10 banks with the highest percentage of participation were announced last week – please see the attached email communication sent. As part of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program and quarterly challenge incentives, they will be receiving 3 - $50 gift cards to share and provide to their employees and/or the top challenge performers.
  • Registration Party – Haven’t registered on the ahealthyme site yet?... Come and join the party

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.

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Posted: Feb 28, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Feb 26, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Feb 24, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Feb 14, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Feb 12, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2025
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Author: Chad Pook

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.

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