HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health of New England (THNE) reached a multi-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare to ensure patients have in-network access to THNE hospitals, facilities and health care providers, according to a release Monday.
The agreement, effective as of Monday, ensures that patients covered by UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, including Group Retiree and Senior Care Options (SCO), can schedule appointments and receive the care that they need, THNE said.
Network access is also given to THNE providers for the UnitedHealthcare Dual Special Needs Plan, while those enrolled in the One Care plan have access to St. Francis Hospital and Mercy Medical Center, UnitedHealthCare said.
THNE includes Saint Francis Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health of New England Medical Group.
Anyone looking for further information on the agreement can visit the THNE website here, as well as call the patient information line at 860-263-0344.
“Our goal always is to avoid disruptions for patients,” said Montez Carter, PharmD, FACHE, president and CEO of Trinity Health Of New England. “This agreement was necessary to ensure Trinity Health Of New England can continue delivering the high-quality affordable care people need. With fair reimbursement, we can continue to invest in our colleagues, medical staff, innovative treatments and important health programs, protecting access to care now and in the future.”
A message posted on the UnitedHealthcare website said, "We thank our members and customers for their support and patience throughout this process. We are honored to continue supporting all of the people throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts who depend on us for access to quality and affordable health care."
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