Florida Blue customers could lose in-network status with Cleveland Clinic Florida if the two sides fail to reach a new contract by Sunday, March 1.
Florida Blue has assured patients coverage is guaranteed through May as talks continue, although Cleveland Clinic Florida warns they “could” be out of network if the deadline passes without a deal.
Per the Cleveland Clinic web site, the contract end date appears to be May 31, 2026. However, Cleveland Clinic intends to begin reaching out to patients and cancelling/rescheduling care as early as March 1, which is why they are reporting that date.
In respective web site statements, both parties say negotiations are ongoing.
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, Florida Blue, WUSF