Benefit Information
Plan Year FY2026 (7/1/25 to 6/30/26)
Health Insurance Information
When making insurance enrollment decisions, always consult your healthcare provider and ensure they are within the specific plan’s network or click the "Find a Provider" link below. You may also reach out to the insurance carriers directly, via the Member Services number below, to ask specific coverage questions under the plans offered by the Town. Mention that you are a "prospective member" and be ready to reference the specific Plan Name as specified below. If you need further assistance or clarification, please reach out to your HR Department and we may be able get further information from our Insurance Account Representative on your behalf.
Where to Submit Enrollment Materials |
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Town Employees: enrollments@needhamma.gov |
School Employees: Upload securely via TalentEd Records (or contact to HRPayrollHelpDesk@needham.k12.ma.us for instructions) |
| Not Enrolling in Health Insurance? Please complete a Declination Form and submit to your Human Resources Department. |
FY26 Virtual Overview Session Recordings
Health Insurance Rates | FY26 Health Insurance Plan Comparisons |
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| All Health Plans |
Blue Cross/Blue Shield | |
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High Deductible Health Plan Plan Name: Access Blue New England Saver | Benchmark Health Plan Plan Name: HMO Blue New England |
High Deductible Health Plan - Limited Network Plan Name: Access Blue New England Saver Select | Benchmark - Limited Network Plan Name: HMO Blue New England Select |
Member Services: 1-800-782-3675 | |
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | ||
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High Deductible Health Plan Plan Name: Best Buy HSA HMO | Benchmark Health Plan Plan Name: ChoiceNet HMO | PPO Health Plan Plan Name: PPO |
Member Services: 1-888-333-4742 | ||
Health Savings Account (HSA) Info |
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| HSA Enrollment Form |
| HSA Guidebook |
| Health Equity Plan Comparison Tool |
| General Info on HSA/QHDHP |
Health Insurance Opt-Out Program |
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| Program Requirements (PDF) |
| Opt-Out Form |
Supplemental Benefit Information
Dental, Vision, & Basic Life Rates |
| FY26 Rate Chart - Effective July 1, 2025 |
| FY25 Rate Chart - Effective July 1, 2024 |
Boston Mutual |
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| Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance application |
| Voluntary Term Life Insurance Rates |
| Evidence of Insurability Form |
| Life Insurance EOI HIPAA Release |
Delta Dental | |
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Delta - Low Plan | Delta - High Plan |
Member Services: 1-800-872-0500 | |
EyeMed Vision Insurance |
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Plan Name: Insight
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Member Services: 1-888-4-EYEMED |
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Information |
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| FSA Enrollment Form |
| Flex Spending Account Overview |
| Dependent Care FSA Overview |
| FSA Store |
Other Benefits
| Aflac |
| CanaRx Prescription Drug Program (see more for $0 co-pays!!) |
| Diabetes Care Rewards Program |
Legal Notices
125 Summary Plan Document / Affordable Care Act - Market Place Notice (PDF) / CHIP Notice (PDF) / HIPAA Privacy Notice (PDF) / COBRA Notice (PDF) / HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights (PDF) / Notice of Patient Protections (PDF) / Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) (PDF) / Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) (PDF) / Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs)
Please visit the West Suburban Health Group website for additional insurance information