New contract between Anthem and Mercy ensures member coverage once again

MISSOURI — After reaching a new agreement, Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue providing Anthem members with coverage at all Mercy hospitals, the health system said in a statement Wednesday.

The new multi-year agreement allows Anthem members covered by Anthem employer-based, Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act Marketplace health plans in Missouri to receive in-network access to Mercy doctors and care sites, Mercy added.

Additionally, Missouri Care, Inc (Healthy Blue) has reached an agreement for the Healthy Blue Medicaid plans as well. Those members will also have continued uninterrupted in-network access to Mercy doctors and care sites.