Orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts, covering 128 participants and $4.3M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 64 participants, and the most common size is under 100 participants (50% of plans). The funding mix is split: 50% of plans are self-funded or mixed and the rest are mainly fully insured.
Health New England, Inc dominates premium with a 64% share, followed by Mass General Brigham Health Plan at 26%. Digital Insurance is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of Unknown (1). 100% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $55K a year, about 2.9% of premium. Woburn and Springfield have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured1 · 50%
- Mixed1 · 50%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1001 · 50%
- 100 to 2491 · 50%
- 250 to 4990 · 0%
- 500 to 9990 · 0%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 64 participants. Median broker comp: 2.9% of premium across 2 brokered plans.
Top carriers, orthopedics and surgery centers, Massachusetts
- 1Health New England, Inc$2.7M1 plans · 64.0%
- 2Mass General Brigham Health Plan$1.1M1 plans · 25.8%
- 3Hartford Life and Accident$292K1 plans · 6.9%
- 4Altus Dental Insurance Company, Inc$68K1 plans · 1.6%
- 5Principal Life Insurance Company$52K1 plans · 1.2%
- 6Eyemed Vision Care on Behalf of Fidelity Security Life Insurance Co$15K1 plans · 0.4%
- 7Vision Service Plan$9K1 plans · 0.2%
Top brokers, orthopedics and surgery centers, Massachusetts
Largest orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc Excel Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc. Benefit Welfare PlanAll plans | Woburn | Fully insured | 128 | $1.2M | Mass General Brigham Health Plan |
| New England Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc New England Orthopedic Surgeons Welfare Benefits PlanAll plans | Springfield | Mixed | 0 | $3.0M | Health New England, Inc |
Plans by city in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
How many orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 128 participants. Plans with fewer than 100 participants that are fully insured do not have to file, so small practices are under-counted.
Which insurance carriers cover the most orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts?
By Schedule A premium: Health New England, Inc (64% of premium, 1 plan), Mass General Brigham Health Plan (26% of premium, 1 plan) and Hartford Life and Accident (7% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Massachusetts?
By number of client plans: Digital Insurance (1 plan), Unknown (1 plan) and Lockton Companies, LLC (1 plan). 100% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on orthopedic practices and surgery centers health plans in Massachusetts?
The median brokered plan reports $55K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 2.9% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are orthopedic practices and surgery centers health plans in Massachusetts self-funded or fully insured?
Fully insured 50% and mixed 50%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 50%.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings and their Schedule A insurance attachments, latest filing per plan. Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers (NAICS 621493), plus healthcare employers whose name says orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, surgery center or endoscopy.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 2024-2025). Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers (NAICS 621493), plus healthcare employers whose name says orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, surgery center or endoscopy. Location is the sponsor's filing address in Massachusetts.