The Phoenix Children's Hospital has told families they may no longer accept UnitedHealthcare insurance by June 1, causing panic for parents with kids battling long-term illnesses.
On Monday, the hospital announced that UnitedHealthcare may no longer be an in-network provider if a new deal is not reached between the two entities. Coverage would end May 31 for employer-sponsored and individual commercial plans.
"UnitedHealthcare Community Plan in Arizona (Medicaid) members are not impacted by this negotiation and will remain in network through a separate agreement," said Catherine Farrell with UHC.
Hospital officials said they wanted to give everyone as much notice as possible to avoid disruptions.
For families with UnitedHealthcare as their insurer, it's a scary and stressful waiting game to see if they have to find somewhere else to be treated.
