UNC Health, WakeMed, and Cigna: Potential Out-of-Network Crisis Looms
TL;DR
UNC Health and UnitedHealthcare are currently in a contract dispute, and if an agreement is not reached by April 1, over 200,000 UnitedHealthcare members could lose in-network coverage at UNC Health locations, resulting in increased costs for patients. UNC Health has advised affected patients to consider other health insurers that will remain in network with them. In a separate dispute, WakeMed and Cigna are also at odds, with WakeMed informing patients that they will no longer accept Cigna as an insurance provider starting January 1.
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- Thousands of patients could soon be out-of-network at UNC Health WRAL News
- UNC Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations: Another NC hospital & insurance company are threatening end of in-network coverage WTVD-TV
- WakeMed may soon be out-of-network for Cigna members Raleigh News & Observer
- Cigna health insurance may not be accepted at WakeMed in 2024 HealthLeaders Media
- WakeMed and Cigna: Dispute could result in health insurance denial starting January 1, 2024 WTVD-TV
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