Note: Only one health insurance company will offer health insurance plans in the Massachusetts public exchange in 2017.
Companies Offering Health Insurance Plans for Massachusetts in 2016
The following carriers are offering health insurance plans for 2016:
- Ambetter (Celticare)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Health New England
- Minuteman Health
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare
Companies to Offer Health Insurance Plans for Massachusetts in 2017
The following carriers will be available:
- Ambetter (Celticare)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Health New England
- Minuteman Health
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Tufts
The following carriers are available through private exchanges or third parties in Massachusetts:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- UnitedHealthcare
- HPHC Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Ambetter from Celticare Health Plan of MA
Which Companies Offer Self-Employed Health Insurance in Massachusetts?
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Ambetter / Celticare Health Plan
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Health New England
- Minuteman
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan
Massachusetts Plan Rates to Increase in 2017
The good news is the proposed rate increases for Massachusetts are actually significantly lower than the rest of the nation. Depending on the carrier, there may also be a decrease in premiums. These rates should be finalized in the coming weeks.
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