OSF settles dispute with Blue Cross

Posted on November 22, 2017
OSF St. Joseph
OSF Healthcare’s agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield extends through 2018. (WJBC file photo)

BY WJBC Staff

PEORIA – OSF HealthCare has reached an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to ensure patients will continue to have access to in-network care at OSF HealthCare hospitals through 2018.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois had announced last month plans to sever ties with OSF at the end of the year due to a disagreement over rates.

“We are pleased to have finalized a continuation of OSF Healthcare’s relationship with BCBSIL that ensures patients and families have in-network access to the treatments and services they need,” said Randy Billings, senior vice president of population health. “We realize this situation caused concern for our patients and families, and appreciate the support and patience of local businesses and community leaders.”

OSF HealthCare hospitals and providers are in-network caregivers for BCBSIL today, and will remain in network. This includes BCBSIL Commercial, PPO, EPO, and Blue Choice products that BCBSIL terminated previously. For a complete listing, visit www.osfhealthcare.org/blue.

OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield for quality and safety, earning several distinctions including Blue Distinction Total Care and BlueStar Status.

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