Updated July 15, 2025
You’re here because you’ve been following our ongoing coverage of the Anthem–MU Health Care negotiations. Below is the latest news and what it means for Anthem commercial members in Central Missouri.

What’s New

• Agreement in principle reached: MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have agreed to restore in‑network access for Anthem’s commercial and ACA marketplace members, effective retroactive to April 1, 2025.
• Who’s included: Applies to all Anthem commercial plans—both fully insured and self‑funded employer‑sponsored plans, as well as Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.
• Who’s still out: MU Health Care remains out of network with Anthem’s HealthLink network and with Anthem’s Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO plans.

Key Details

• Finalization underway
  • Contract documents are being drafted now, with full execution expected within the next 1–2 weeks.
  • Both organizations are coordinating behind the scenes to ensure members see a seamless return to in‑network care.
• Action for patients
  • Anthem commercial members can immediately schedule appointments with MU Health Care providers at muhealth.org/doctors.
  • Medicare Advantage members should visit muhealth.org/Medicare to explore their options.

Why It Matters

• Local access preserved
  • Anthem remains committed to maintaining affordable, in‑network access to MU Health Care’s full suite of providers and facilities in Central Missouri.
  • MU Health Care continues to deliver the “convenient, local care our patients and communities need,” per Dr. Stevan Whitt, MU Health Care’s Chief Medical Officer.
• Affordability protected
  • Employers and employees alike benefit from predictable cost‑sharing and premium stability, avoiding potentially higher out‑of‑network charges.
• Community impact
  • This renewed partnership safeguards continuity of care for thousands of patients and supports the broader Central Missouri health care ecosystem.

In Their Words

“We understand this process created stress and concern for many, and we are deeply grateful for the patience and trust placed in us during this time. We’re pleased to have reached agreement on terms that will allow us to continue focusing on delivering the convenient, local care our patients and communities need and deserve.”
— Dr. Stevan Whitt, Chief Medical Officer, MU Health Care

“Anthem remains committed to protecting access to care while ensuring affordability for our members. We’re pleased that both parties have come together with a shared commitment to our communities and a renewed focus on doing what’s right for the people we serve.”
— Stephanie Vojicic, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

Stay tuned – we’ll keep this post updated if any new developments arise. If you have questions about how this change affects your employees’ coverage or network strategy, reach out to your TIG Advisors consultant.

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