PHOENIX — UPDATE:
HonorHealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield have come to a last-minute agreement.
"We’re pleased to share that AZ Blue and HonorHealth have reached an agreement ahead of the August 1 deadline, ensuring uninterrupted in-network access for members," a spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield said in an email on July 31. "We value our ongoing relationship with HonorHealth and are happy to have reached a solution that supports the health and well-being of the Arizonans we serve."
ORIGINAL STORY:
HonorHealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield are still working to reach a new agreement before the end of their contract on Aug. 1, 2025.
According to HonorHealth, existing appointments will continue as planned unless a new contract is not finalized.
If a contract isn’t finalized, all HonorHealth facilities and physicians will be out-of-network for all patients with a Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan.
HonorHealth says they are working to complete negotiations before the deadline to avoid any disruptions for patients. If they are unable to reach an agreement, HonorHealth will reach out to impacted patients.
You can find updates on contract negotiations here.
