Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare Contract Expires; Community Explores Next Steps

Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare contract expires; community explores next steps

Ascension Wisconsin is no longer part of UnitedHealthcare's network, as the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.This change affects commercial, Medicare and Medicaid members.Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare sent statements to TMJ4 on Wednesday, continuing to blame each other after their contract expired.An Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson says UnitedHealthcares proposal does not adequately account for financial …

Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare contract expires

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Wisconsinites face rising healthcare costs as Ascension and UnitedHealthcare contract expires

Thousands of Wisconsin residents covered by UnitedHealthcare will pay out of network at Ascension hospitals and clinics October 1

Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network for UnitedHealthcare patients after contract expires - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM

Ascension Wisconsin facilities are no longer in-network for those on UnitedHealthcare health insurance plans after the two companies failed to reach an agreement over reimbursement rates. The change went into effect Wednesday. According to UnitedHealthcare, Ascension is no longer an in-network provider for people with their employer-sponsored and individual commercial health insurance, with United’s Medicare Advantage plans and UnitedHealthcare …

Ascension Wisconsin no longer in-network for patients with UnitedHealthcare

Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network for patients who receive health insurance through UnitedHealthcare. After months of negotiations, Ascension and UnitedHealthcare did not reach a contract agreement by the Oct. 1 deadline. According to a statement from an Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson, UnitedHealthcare’s proposed reimbursement rates “do not adequately account for the significant financial pressures facing […]