Blue Cross and Michigan Medicine reach deal on new contract

By: Jon King

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 349

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago


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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine announced a a new long-term contract agreement, ending a months-long standoff that had raised concerns among patients about losing access to in-network healthcare at University of Michigan medical facilities.

The agreement, announced by both organizations Wednesday, keeps Michigan Medicine’s main campus medical center in Ann Arbor, as well as affiliated clinics and physicians, in-network for Blue Cross members beyond the current June 30 contract deadline. While …

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