As of January 1, Corewell hospitals in the southeast Michigan cities of Dearborn, Taylor, Wayne and Trenton are no longer in-network for UHC employer-sponsored commercial plans and Individual Family Plans. Corewell officials say if the situation isn’t resolved, additional facilities in Michigan will be out-of-network for many plans, potentially affecting about 125,000 patients across the state.
Source: Bridge Michigan
UnitedHealthcare is currently in active negotiations with both Bronson Healthcare and Corewell Health. While Bronson’s agreement with UnitedHealthcare was extended through February, Corewell’s agreement with UnitedHealthcare has not been extended.
If Corewell and UnitedHealthcare aren’t able to reach an agreement, Corewell will be out of network for people enrolled in employer-sponsored commercial and individual exchange plans.
Source: WZZM
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the end of the network contract between UnitedHealthcare and Corewell Health would affect more than 100,000 patients. Although the majority of the article is paywalled, a Google search indicated that Corwell’s contracts with UnitedHealthcare are scheduled to expire as follows:
Source: UnitedHealthcare