Ascension Wisconsin Exits UnitedHealthcare Network, Impacting Thousands of Patients

Ascension Wisconsin exits UnitedHealthcare network, impacting thousands of patients

Ascension Wisconsin no longer in-network for patients with UnitedHealthcare after talks fail

The two sides had been locked in a standoff over new payment rates for months, but on the Oct. 1 deadline, they had not reached an agreement.

Ascension Wisconsin, UnitedHealthCare fail to reach new contract agreement

Ascension is seeking increased reimbursement rates due to the rising costs for equipment and medications.

Ascension Wisconsin no longer in-network with UnitedHealthcare

Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network with UnitedHealthcare, effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Ascension Wisconsin out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare after contract talks fail

The contract expired Tuesday.

Ascension Wisconsin-UnitedHealthcare contract set to expire; what it means for patients

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With one day remaining for Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare to reach an agreement on a new contract to prevent, neither side seems ready to make a deal that is necessary to prevent Ascension facilities from being taken out-of-network for UHC members. Both sides have been in negotiations for months, with each side claiming the other is making unreasonable demands. If an agreement isn’t reached, Ascension Wisconsin employ…