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As a local, not-for-profit health insurance provider, Harvard Pilgrim knows businesses like yours better than anyone. We provide health benefits to more Maine businesses than any other health insurance provider in the state.¹

When it comes to choosing a health plan for your employees, and their families, turn to a trusted, local partner that believes health care should work for everyone. For 2023, we’re introducing a new family of inclusive benefits including options for greater access to affirming care for LGBTQ+ employees, caregiver and family planning resources and parent support. Benefits designed to support your employees—their individual health journeys and the health journeys of the families they care for.

With Harvard Pilgrim, your employees will benefit from:

Dedicated member service: Our Maine team is based in the area, ready to help.

SmartStart: Our personalized decision support tool helps your employees choose the best insurance plan based on their specific needs, all with uninterrupted care during onboarding.

Local providers: We’ve built relationships with providers your employees and their families know and trust.

Holistic and behavioral health: From guided wellness sessions to digital behavioral health tools and success, find programs and services to help employees manage their emotional well-being.

Nurse care managers: Members can get specialized support services from our nurse care managers in Maine who understand the local resources available.

Fitness reimbursement: Get reimbursed for fees toward a fitness facility or other qualified membership—even virtual subscriptions

A local health plan for people, not for profit.

Harvard Pilgrim’s health plans are crafted with local decision-making that’s based on what you and your employees need — not what shareholders need.

As your neighbor, we have a unique stake in making sure our communities are happier and healthier—with expanded, inclusive health benefits and resources for your employees and their families, whatever they may look like. And as a recognized leader in effective wellness programs, we know the value that a healthier workforce can bring to your business.

Get in touch.

With an office in downtown Portland, our sales representatives live and work in the community.
Reach out to our Maine team:

Bill Whitmore, Maine Vice President

Bill has served as the vice president of Harvard Pilgrim’s Maine market since May 2019. He is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects for the company across the state.

With close to 30 years’ experience, Bill has extensive health insurance expertise. He has worked as an actuary and vice president of both underwriting and sales in Maine’s health insurance industry.

Bill is a native of Maine and graduated cum laude with a major in mathematics from Bowdoin College. Currently, Bill serves on the board of directors of the YMCA of Southern Maine, Onpoint Health Data, the Maine State Chamber and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Email: Bill.Whitmore@point32health.org

Phone: Call Bill at (207) 756-6306

Bill Bourassa, Maine Director of Sales

Bill Bourassa, Maine Director of Sales In September 2019, Bill joined Harvard Pilgrim as Maine’s director of sales. He is responsible for leading the sales team and sales growth through development and managing customer/broker relationships.

Bill has more than 25 years of experience in health care sales and account management. Previously, he served as director of client services for a Maine employee benefits agency.

Born in Portland, Bill graduated from Westbrook High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Plymouth State University.

Email: Bill.Bourassa@point32health.org

Phone: Call Bill at (207) 756-6336

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¹Source: 2020 Financial Results for Health Insurance Companies in Maine

²Data compiled from Harvard Pilgrim Voice of the Customer surveys (2021)