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[quote=Anonymous]UHC statement:

“Updated August 29, 2025
Johns Hopkins Medicine chose to leave our network and disrupt access to care for the people we serve
Despite our repeated efforts to compromise, Johns Hopkins Medicine maintained its demands for contractual provisions that would harm employers as well as our members. Rather than accepting our proposal to extend our contract while we continue our discussions, Johns Hopkins refused and chose to disrupt care for the people we serve.

As a result, Johns Hopkins’ hospitals and facilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. are now out of network for people enrolled in the following plans, as of Aug. 25.

Employer-sponsored commercial plans
Individual Family Plan (IFP)
Medicare Advantage plans, including Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) and Group Retiree
Medicaid”

Our goal has always been to reach an agreement. We value the care Johns Hopkins provides and want them in our network. That is why we agreed to the rate increases Johns Hopkins sought, including reimbursing its physicians at rates higher than other physician practices affiliated with some of the top health systems in the country.
We repeatedly compromised and met frequently with Johns Hopkins with the goal of finding a middle ground. Unfortunately, Johns Hopkins maintained its demands for provisions no health system in our network has. They also sought language in our contract that would give them the ability to refuse treatment for any employer it does not want to do business with, reserving the right to turn away UnitedHealthcare members at its discretion as an in-network provider.

We recognize this is deeply personal for the people and families we serve. We will remain at the negotiating table as long as it takes to reach an agreement. We urge Johns Hopkins to join us there with a realistic proposal that protects consistent, equitable access to care. However, our focus at this time is providing people with access to the care they need through either continuity of care or a smooth transition to a new provider, as appropriate.

If you are in active or ongoing treatment for a serious or complex condition at the time Johns Hopkins left our network, you are eligible for continuity of care. Please see more information below as well as on our FAQs. If you have questions or need assistance with continuity of care or finding a new provider, please call us at the number on your health plan ID card. Our dedicated team of customer care advocates are here to help.“

https://www.uhc.com/hopkins

For those wanting to switch coverage— not sure if you have to wait for open enrollment. Reach out to your employer and HR they should be able to assist. 
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