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[quote=Anonymous]I got the same notice.

We have BCBS through my husbands job. I am a breast cancer survivor and all my surgeries were covered, including plastic surgery, which paid my plastic surgeon a LOT, esp. as compared to my breast surgeon who removed the cancer.

Carefirst is often used synonymously with BCBS. But, I think they really mean BCBS.

Here is the notice, cut and pasted

Dear Patient or Guardian, 
Because you are a patient at Johns Hopkins Medicine, your health is our highest priority. That is why we need to let you know that your Johns Hopkins doctors, nurses and caregivers may have to leave the CareFirst network as soon as December 5, 2022. As a result, CareFirst may cover less, or none, of the care you receive at Johns Hopkins starting on December 5, 2022, leaving you to pay more to see your doctors, nurses and caregivers. This letter provides more information about this possible change and what you should do.

Why is this happening?

What CareFirst pays Johns Hopkins’ doctors, nurses and other caregivers has not kept up with inflation. In fact, what CareFirst pays for care is lower than what most other area insurance companies pay. It is very hard for Johns Hopkins, or any health care system, to provide world-class care at the rates we are currently paid by CareFirst.

What do patients need to know?

We don’t want any of our patients to lose insurance coverage for their care, and we are doing everything we can to reach a fair agreement with CareFirst before the December deadline. While we negotiate to stay in the CareFirst network, we want to make sure that we answer all of your questions and provide you with the resources you need.
 
• For additional details about these potential changes to CareFirst’s coverage and answers to common questions, please look at the frequently asked questions (FAQs) that accompany this letter. You can also visit Hopkinsmedicine.org/CareFirstCoverage for the latest information on this topic.

• If you want to speak to someone to understand whether these potential changes to CareFirst’s coverage could impact you, we have set up a special call center at 443-997-0549. The call center will be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You can also contact CareFirst directly at the customer service number located on the back of your CareFirst health insurance card.
 
We don’t want anything to come between you and the caregivers you rely on. Our hope is that your Johns Hopkins doctors and nurses can stay in the CareFirst network, and that there is no impact on the cost of care you receive.

Sincerely,

Theodore L. DeWeese, M.D.
Interim Dean of the Medical Faculty
CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Kevin W. Sowers, M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N.
President, Johns Hopkins Health System
EVP, Johns Hopkins Medicine[/quote]

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