Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) announced it is ending its contract with UnitedHealthcare due to disagreements over payment practices. LVHN claims UnitedHealthcare is not paying the rates they had agreed upon, causing financial strain. If no new agreement is made, certain insurance plans will not be accepted after specified dates in 2026.
Key Facts
- LVHN plans to end its contract with UnitedHealthcare, an insurance provider.
- LVHN accuses UnitedHealthcare of unfair payment practices, offering 40% less reimbursement than expected.
- The health system is part of Jefferson Health, which serves the Philadelphia metro area.
- LVHN aims to reach a new agreement that ensures fair payment and quality care for patients.
- UnitedHealthcare claims it proposed a new plan in April but received no counterproposal from LVHN.
- If no agreement is reached, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans will not be covered after January 25, 2026, and commercial plans after April 25, 2026.
- Other providers in the Jefferson Health network will continue to accept UnitedHealthcare.
