Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine have established a multi-year agreement to extend coverage for members.
The arrangement keeps Anthem members in network with all Northern Light Health hospitals, clinics and providers. The contract will be retroactive, allowing members to be considered in network for care after the Nov. 1 deadline for negotiations.
Source: Becker’s Payer Issues
The contract extension between Northern Light Health and Anthem BCBS expired on Friday, October 31, 2025. Both parties have issued statements about the situation:
Sources: Bangor Daily News, WGME
Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have agreed to extend their current contract by 30 days while both parties negotiate a new deal.
Under the extension agreement, Northern Light medical providers will remain in-network for people with Anthem health insurance plans through October 31. Northern Light hospital services will remain in-network for Anthem patients through December 31.
Source: WGME