Overview
- Negotiations between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan remain unresolved as the June 30 deadline nears, and both sides warn that coverage could change on July 1 if no deal is reached.
- Michigan Medicine told patients that nothing has changed yet but said its doctors, hospitals, and services would be out of the Blue Cross network if the contract ends.
- Blue Cross said about 40,000 patients in active treatment would keep in‑network access for 90 days under continuity rules, with examples including pregnancy, cancer care, transplants, terminal illness, and serious chronic conditions.
- Local reports say more than 200,000 people could be affected, and patients describe stress over potential out‑of‑network bills, including one citing a $45,000 angiogram.
- Michigan Medicine cites roughly 30% higher overall costs and a 45% jump in drug costs since before the pandemic, while Blue Cross says the hospital’s proposed rates are too expensive and must stay affordable for members.