Michigan Medicine Update
This Web page contains the latest information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network physicians and practitioners about the possible commercial network termination of Michigan Medicine’s hospitals, facilities and professionals in Southeast Michigan. Check back for updates.
Michigan Medicine has notified Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network that it is terminating its commercial contracts for their Southeast Michigan hospitals, facilities and professionals, including physicians and practitioners, unless Blue Cross and BCN agree to a significant increase in rates. The last day that Michigan Medicine’s Southeast Michigan providers will be in the Blue Cross and BCN commercial provider networks will be June 30, 2026, unless a new agreement is reached.
Negotiations between Blue Cross and Michigan Medicine continue, and Blue Cross is hopeful that these talks will result in a mutually satisfactory agreement before Michigan Medicine’s Southeast Michigan facilities and providers leave the Blue Cross and BCN networks. However, we’re sharing information regarding member care beginning July 1, 2026, should an agreement not be reached. This information will help you support the health needs of our members if Michigan Medicine leaves our commercial networks.
There are no immediate changes. Blue Cross and BCN members can continue to receive services at Michigan Medicine’s Southeast Michigan hospitals and facilities and receive care from Michigan Medicine physicians and other practitioners as usual through June 30, 2026.
Find out more about what will change and what won’t change should Michigan Medicine’s Southeast Michigan providers leave the Blue Cross and BCN networks on July 1, by reading the provider alerts listed below.
In the Provider resources section below, view the Provider FAQ and the list of affected Michigan Medicine hospitals and facilities in Southeast Michigan as well as a list of alternate network hospitals (PDF) we’re advising members to use should Michigan Medicine decide their Southeast Michigan providers will become nonparticipating.
- May 6, 2026: Providers should support patients to understand alternatives in preparation for Michigan Medicine leaving the Blue Cross and BCN networks on July 1 (PDF)
- April 6, 2026: Michigan Medicine’s Southeast Michigan pharmacies may leave the Blue Cross and BCN specialty network on July 1 (PDF).
- March 4, 2026: Michigan Medicine to terminate its Southeast Michigan hospitals, facilities and professionals from Blue Cross and BCN networks July 1 (PDF).
- Member FAQ
- General information at bcbsm.com/updates
Subscriber letters
- Continuity of care letter (PDF) — Sent May 6, 2026, to members who qualify for continuity of care services based on diagnoses for care received with a Michigan Medicine provider in Southeast Michigan since Jan. 1, 2026.
- Transitioning care letter (PDF) — Sent May 6, 2026, to subscribers with a member on their health plan who has received care over the last three years from a Michigan Medicine provider in Southeast Michigan. The letter encourages transferring to a participating provider before July 1.
- Blue Cross and BCN commercial subscribers using Michigan Medicine specialty pharmacy letter (PDF) — Sent April 6, 2026, to notify them that they may need to transfer their prescriptions.
- Postcard to Medicare Advantage members (PDF) — Sent March 11, 2026, to Medicare Plus Blue℠ and BCN Advantage℠ members to confirm they are not affected.
- Blue Cross and BCN commercial subscriber letter (PDF) — Sent March 4, 2026, if a member on the contract received care in the last three years from a Southeast Michigan Medicine provider.
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