Northern Light Health and Anthem are still negotiating past Nov. 1 deadline
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Northern Light Health and Anthem are still negotiating past Nov. 1 deadline
Hospital leaders say without a deal, all services will remain in-network during negotiations. The previous contract was first set to expire Sept. 30. Without a new contract, 30,000 Mainers who use Anthem health plans will be out-of-network for Northern Light physicians and non-hospital services. Those who have questions about appointments or billing can visit Northern Light’s website or call the dedicated community information line at 1-888-616-0039. “We are committed to their health and care, which is why we are dedicated to a contract that protects the services they need,” wrote Northern Light Health president and CEO, R. Guy Hudson.
As of Saturday morning, Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are still without a contract despite a Nov. 1 deadline. Neither party has said whether they’ve extended that deadline, but hospital leaders say negotiations are ongoing. “I personally want to reassure our patients who are Anthem customers that they can continue to receive care with Northern Light Health without disruption while these negotiations continue – they will not be treated as out of network,” wrote Northern Light Health president and CEO, R. Guy Hudson. “We are committed to their health and care, which is why we are dedicated to a contract that protects the services they need.” The previous contract was first set to expire Sept. 30. Without a new contract, 30,000 Mainers who use Anthem health plans will be out-of-network for Northern Light physicians and non-hospital services. Patients who have questions about continuity of care or coverage can visit Anthem’s website or call Anthem at the number on the back of their member ID card.Those who have questions about appointments or billing can visit Northern Light’s website or call the dedicated community information line at 1-888-616-0039.
As of Saturday morning, Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are still without a contract despite a Nov. 1 deadline.
Neither party has said whether they’ve extended that deadline, but hospital leaders say negotiations are ongoing.
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“I personally want to reassure our patients who are Anthem customers that they can continue to receive care with Northern Light Health without disruption while these negotiations continue – they will not be treated as out of network,” wrote Northern Light Health president and CEO, R. Guy Hudson. “We are committed to their health and care, which is why we are dedicated to a contract that protects the services they need.”
The previous contract was first set to expire Sept. 30.
Without a new contract, 30,000 Mainers who use Anthem health plans will be out-of-network for Northern Light physicians and non-hospital services.
Patients who have questions about continuity of care or coverage can visit Anthem’s website or call Anthem at the number on the back of their member ID card.
Those who have questions about appointments or billing can visit Northern Light’s website or call the dedicated community information line at 1-888-616-0039.