Anthem and Ohio State did not reach an agreement on the Medicare Advantage network for 2025.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State announced Monday that they have reached an agreement with Anthem on a new network participation contract to continue caring for thousands of patients at in-network rates.
The new multi-year agreement for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
The deadline to reach the agreement was Dec. 31.
Patients who have canceled or rescheduled any appointments are encouraged to schedule online with MyChart or call the patient information line at 614-293-8000 to resume care.
“We thank our patients and communities for their patience, and for entrusting the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital with their health. We’re honored to care for patients and families across Ohio,” a release from the hospitals said.
Anthem and Ohio State did not reach an agreement on the health system remaining in the Anthem Medicare Advantage network for 2025.
Ohio State patients with Anthem Medicare Advantage coverage will lose in-network access to care beginning Wednesday.
Patients who want to continue their care at Ohio State through Medicare Advantage will have an opportunity to switch to another Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period that begins January 1, 2025.
Visit wexnermedical.osu.edu/anthemMA to learn more.
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