Summary
Florida Blue and Cleveland Clinic are negotiating a contract that could affect health insurance coverage for Florida Blue members at Cleveland Clinic locations. If they do not agree, millions of Florida Blue members might lose coverage at Cleveland Clinic facilities in Florida by March 1, 2026. This issue arises during the health insurance open enrollment period.
Key Facts
- Florida Blue is talking to Cleveland Clinic about a contract for insurance coverage.
- If no deal is made, Florida Blue members will lose coverage at Cleveland Clinic starting March 1, 2026.
- The open enrollment period for health insurance is from November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
- Florida Blue serves over five million people in Florida.
- Cleveland Clinic has more than 50 places in Florida, like hospitals and care clinics.
- Florida Blue has previously gone out of network with other health systems in 2023.
- Patients are advised to keep current appointments and check care options with Florida Blue.
