Aspirus seeks better deal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Blue Cross of MN patients could be blocked next year from Duluth's second largest hospital

The Wisconsin-based health system says an agreement still could be reached, but without a deal its hospitals and clinics would go out-of-network in 2026.

Aspirus seeks better deal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

DULUTH — Some Aspirus facilities may fall out of network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota by the end of the year if a “more fair and equitable agreement” is not reached, according to the nonprofit health system. Like many health care providers across the industry, Aspirus St. Luke’s stated that it faces inflationary pressures, Medicaid cuts and a challenging labor market. Aspirus St. Luke’s sent a letter July 25 notifying patients th…