Michigan Medicine notified Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan executives on March 2 that they do not intend to renew their contract if negotiations are not complete by the June 30 expiration date. A contract termination would restrict certain Michigan Medicine academic health facilities and providers from being considered in-network for Michigan residents receiving BCBSM insurance.
BCBSM provides coverage to approximately 830,000 members statewide, and Michigan Medicine is consistently ranked among the world’s best hospitals. University employees and retirees with BCBSM health insurance coverage will not be impacted because their insurance is negotiated through a different contract. Students receiving coverage through the Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan and the International Student and Scholar Health Insurance Plan will not experience changes in receiving health care through University Health & Counseling. However, students using these plans may face reduced access to in-network care at other Michigan Medicine facilities.
In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Mary Masson, senior director of public relations for Michigan Medicine, said the University is committed to reaching an agreement before the deadline to continue providing care for residents using BCBSM…