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HCA flags two UMP network disputes affecting subsets of members
Summary
HCA staff warned of two provider-network disputes: Legacy Health notices affecting parts of Oregon/SW Washington (some members out of network as of April 1) and a potential MultiCare termination notice targeting Yakima/Thurston/Grays Harbor counties (possible May 10 effective date, ~17,000 members potentially affected).
Dave told the board there are two active or potential Uniform Medical Plan network disputes members should be aware of. For Legacy Health he said termination warnings were sent and that negotiations had not reached agreement by April 1, with a subset of providers now out of network in the Oregon/SW Washington area.
On MultiCare, Dave said a public notice could lead to termination effective May 10 for a subset of MultiCare facilities focused on Yakima, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties. "This could impact about 17,000 PEP and submembers," he said, and urged members to consult HCA's landing pages for details rather than general social media posts.
