THR and BCBS of Texas have disagreed over THR’s ask for a 5 percent reimbursement increase. BCBS of Texas said the increase would amount to $57 million a year, a cost the insurer said will affect consumers, according to the report.
While the two parties agreed on an undisclosed rate increase, THR and BCBS of Texas are still in negotiations about contract wording regarding a termination clause. If no resolution is reached, the impasse could leave 150,000 north Texas residents searching for in-network providers.
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