Thousands of UnitedHealthcare members lose in-network rates at Broward Health facilities

Thousands of United Healthcare members on Friday lost in-network access to Broward Health hospitals and ambulatory care facilities after the two entities failed by Thursday to reach agreement on a new contract.

UnitedHealthcare plans affected are employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans branded under UnitedHealthcare’s name or affiliates Preferred Care Network, WellMed, Medica and Neighborhood Health Partnership.

Members of those plans lost in-network status as of Friday to Broward Health hospitals in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and Coral Springs, Weston urgent care center and 15 outpatient/ambulatory care centers across the county.

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