On Tuesday, December 23, Bronson Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare announced that a multi-year agreement had been reached. The contract agreement avoids a potential stop in coverage that would have gone into effect for patients on January 1, 2026.

As a result of the agreement, all Bronson hospitals, outpatient locations and physician offices remain in-network for members enrolled in UHC Commercial and Individual health plans. It affects the following hospitals:

• Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo
• Bronson Battle Creek Health
• Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw
• Bronson South Haven Hospital

Members enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, including Group Retiree and Dual Special Needs Plans, as well as UnitedHealthcare Community Plans in Michigan (Medicaid) will also continue to remain in-network with Bronson and will have uninterrupted access to the health system’s providers and hospitals.

Source: M Live