Why Choose Us

You have lots of options when it comes to health insurance coverage, and a lot to consider in meeting your specific needs and budget. Here are some great reasons to choose Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Wellness and Savings Programs

At Harvard Pilgrim, we offer a range of special programs to support your health and well-being and to save you money. Learn more about our wellness programs for members, such as stress reduction, weight management and more. Plus, view the many ways we can help you save, with programs such as fitness reimbursement, member discounts, urgent care options and cash rewards.

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Strong provider network choice

You can choose from the doctors and hospitals you know and trust—more than 80,000 doctors and other clinicians in the region and 183 hospitals participate in the Harvard Pilgrim network. Doctors in Harvard Pilgrim’s network also practice in all kinds of settings—small offices, group and hospital-based practices.

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Learn about Harvard Pilgrim's product and network design criteria.

Behavioral health care services

Behavioral health care supports your emotional, psychological and mental well-being. It includes treatment and support for depression, anxiety, panic disorders, stress management, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues and more.

At Harvard Pilgrim, we consider your mental and emotional health to be just as important as your physical health. We have made accessing behavioral health care easy, with a comprehensive network of providers and services. We also offer innovative resources to give you a little extra support.

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Our commitment to the communities we serve

Harvard Pilgrim is a local, not-for-profit health services company invested in the communi­ties we serve through the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation’s giving and service programs, as well as a broad range of local sponsorships. In 2019, the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation awarded nearly $2.9 million in grants to 990 nonprofit organizations in the region. Since its inception in 1980, the Foundation has awarded $155 million in funds and resources throughout the four states.

Learn about the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

View the 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report