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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.

Dental plan SOBs (Summaries of Benefits) and subscriber certificates provide vital information about your dental coverage. SOBs present a clear, easy-to-read overview of key features, including covered services and associated costs, while subscriber certificates detail the complete terms and conditions of your plan. Together, these documents empower you to understand and maximize your dental benefits.

Medical plan SBCs (Summary of Benefits and Coverage), summaries of benefits, and subscriber certificates provide essential details about your health plan. SBCs offer a high-level overview of covered services and costs, summaries of benefits highlight key features in an easy-to-read format, and subscriber certificates outline your plan's complete terms and conditions. Together, these documents help you understand and make the most of your coverage

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.

A message from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: 

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