Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) customers will remain in-network at Ascension Texas hospitals and clinics under a renewed agreement announced today.
The agreement took effect after months of negotiations and protects members’ access to Ascension facilities, including Ascension Seton in the Austin area and Ascension Providence in Waco, at in-network rates.
Source: KVUE
Without a deal, BCBS of Texas’ commercial, ACA and Medicare Advantage plans will not cover Waco-based Ascension Providence, nor its providers under MyBlue Health, along with Austin-based Ascension Seton, starting January 1, 2026.
Both Ascension Texas and BCBS of Texas have released statements, which provide exact lists of plans and providers that will be affected.
Source: Becker’s Payer Issues