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.

Alert: Signature Healthcare Brockton-area urgent care changes

Signature Healthcare has been consolidating its Brockton-area urgent care footprint in 2026. Check signature-healthcare.org for current walk-in locations before relying on any specific address.

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

Apex's Options

The five paths Apex walks Southeastern MA employers through

1. BCBS Massachusetts

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3. Blue Funding

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4. InCap Captive

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5. Alternatives & Health Connector

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See the Full Options Overview