Who Are the Players
A map of the hospital systems, carriers, and programs that show up across Southeastern Massachusetts's employer health insurance market.
Hospital Systems
The health systems serving Plymouth & Bristol County
South Shore Health
South Shore Hospital (Weymouth), with clinical affiliations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth
Formerly Jordan Hospital; a 170-bed member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system.
Signature Healthcare / Brockton Hospital
Brockton Hospital reopened August 2024 after a 2023 fire closure. See the alert below regarding urgent care access.
Southcoast Health
Three hospitals: Charlton Memorial Hospital (Fall River), St. Luke's Hospital (New Bedford), and Tobey Hospital (Wareham).
Sturdy Health
Sturdy Memorial Hospital (Attleboro), partnered with Brigham and Women's on radiation oncology, alongside the Manet Community Health Center.
Boston Medical Center – South
Formerly Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton — now part of Boston Medical Center Health System since 2024/2025. See our Network Disruption Guide for the full transition timeline.
Carriers Active in the MA Market
The insurers behind the 2027 rate filings
These are the carriers that filed 2027 merged-market rates with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance — not all are options offered through Apex, but all are part of the landscape employers see at renewal. See Rate Trends & Market Reality for the full filing detail.
BCBS Massachusetts
WellSense Health Plan
Tufts (Public Plans)
UnitedHealthcare
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Harvard Pilgrim
Health New England
Fallon
Source: Massachusetts Division of Insurance, 2027 merged-market rate filings, mass.gov.
Behavioral Health Programs
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs)
State-designated crisis and clinical access points serving Plymouth and Bristol County. See Behavioral Health Resources for full contact detail.
Child & Family Services CBHC – Plymouth
61 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 · (877) 996-3154
Community Counseling of Bristol County (CBHC)
1 Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780 · Core Clinic & Crisis Services, 24/7/365
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