The Brief
- Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare failed to agree on a contract by the Oct. 1 deadline.
- This leaves thousands of Wisconsinites, including ≈2,000 Milwaukee city workers, with no in-network coverage at Ascension.
- City leaders are concerned about the health impact and urged the two large companies to resolve the stalemate.
MILWAUKEE – One week and still no health care coverage. Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare have not agreed on a contract. It has left thousands of Wisconsinites scrambling with their provider no longer in-network.
No contract worked out
What we know:
During the Finance and Personnel Committee hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Milwaukee city leaders heard from a benefits advocate. That is because there are roughly 2,000 city workers impacted by the health care stalemate. Thousands of Wisconsinites are as well.
City leaders say the health of Milwaukee is at risk if Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare do not come to an agreement.…