UnitedHealthcare and MU Health Care Extend Contract Agreement

UnitedHealthcare and MU Health Care have renewed their contract extension, ensuring continued access to affordable care through MU Health Care providers. This agreement comes amid ongoing negotiations between MU Health Care and Anthem, which face a March 31 deadline. The extension covers UnitedHealthcare’s commercial members and Medicare Advantage plans, securing in-network access for many patients.

Negotiations between MU Health Care and Anthem have been challenging, with MU Health Care proposing a 39% price increase that Anthem argues would make care unaffordable. As the deadline approaches, there is uncertainty about the outcomes of these negotiations, and it is expected that Anthem customers may temporarily lose in-network access to MU Health Care services if an agreement is not reached.

MU Health Care has communicated updates to customers and students while emphasizing the potential impact on Anthem’s members. The urgency of finding resolution is paramount as the April 1 cutoff date looms, reflecting the ongoing complexities in healthcare partnerships and insurance agreements.