Missouri Senate leader demands Anthem and MU Health Care reach a deal this week

MU Health Care mulls new coverage offer from Anthem

MU Health's University Hospital in Columbia (photo by University of Missouri Health Care). MU Health Care confirmed Tuesday that it is reviewing a new offer from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield that could restore insurance coverage to an estimated 90,000 Missourians. The news comes a week after a state Senate hearing failed to result in any sort of agreement between the two actors. The initial deadline for negotiations was April 1, and three mont…

Missouri Senate leader demands Anthem and MU Health Care reach a deal this week

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A leader of the Missouri Senate said Tuesday that she wants MU Health Care to accept terms offered by insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield by the end of the week. "This contract needs renewed this week," O'Laughlin wrote on Facebook. "I have contacted a few other senators to get their input and they agree; sign the contract. Yes I know that I am not on the inside nor the CEO of either but from what I’ve been told this seems…

Anthem presented a new offer to MU Health Care after Senate hearing, spokesperson says

The Missouri Senate leader called on MU Health Care and Anthem to renew their contract this week.

UPDATE: Missouri Senate leader encourages MU Health Care and Anthem to renew contract by Thursday

Missouri’s powerful Senate President is calling on Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to renew their contract this week. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (center) meets with Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) and House Speaker Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee’s Summit) in Jefferson City (January 14, 2025 file photo courtesy of Governor Kehoe’s Twitter) Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) m…