Overview

• The renewed, multi-year agreement takes effect immediately and restores access at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, clinics and outpatient facilities for UnitedHealthcare members.
• Coverage applies to employer and individual commercial plans, Medicare Advantage including Group Retiree and DSNP, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plans in Wisconsin.
• Ascension held claims from Oct. 1–13, and those services will be processed at in-network rates so patients should not receive out-of-network charges.
• The lapse that began Oct. 1 prompted thousands to seek new providers or switch insurers, with other systems reporting higher call volumes and long wait times.
• Ascension cited the need for fair, sustainable reimbursement, while UnitedHealthcare said the agreement maintains access to quality, affordable care under market-competitive terms.