Ending a tense few weeks for Kansas City-area families who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, Children’s Mercy Hospital announced Tuesday it had made a deal to be in-network with UnitedHealthcare next year.
“We are pleased to work with UnitedHealthcare and provide an in-network option for families who rely on ACA Marketplace coverage,” the hospital’s statement said. “This announcement reflects a shared commitment to helping children access the specialized care they need, while providing greater choice for families selecting coverage for 2027.”
The news was welcome to Emmalyn Case, a Kansas City mom whose three children were among the 400 who had been set to lose access to the area’s only pediatric hospital…