Certified Group Purchasing Cooperatives

Group Purchasing Cooperatives are organizations approved under 211 CMR 151.00 to coordinate wellness and other programs benefiting employers that belong to qualifying associations.   Although employers may be able to obtain coverage directly from health carriers, group purchasing cooperatives may offer programs that assist employers in obtaining insured health coverage from contracted health carriers. 

Certified Group Purchasing Cooperatives (Subject to 211 CMR 151.00 in accordance with the authority granted to the Commissioner of Insurance by St. 2010, c. 288, §§ 21, 22, 23 and 34 and M.G.L. Chapter 176J, §§ 12 and 13)

Certification Dates January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026

Association Name and Address 

1. Retailers Association of Massachusetts  Attn: Mr. Ryan Kearney 18 Tremont Street, Suite 810 Boston, MA 02108 [phone] x130 www.retailersma.org  
2. Spring Healthcare Cooperative  Attn: Mr. Jack Sinibaldi 30 Federal Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02110 [phone] x204 www.springgroup.com