MD Anderson statement on BCBS TX ending Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans

MD Anderson News Release October 29, 2024

Blue Cross Blue Shield notified The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center it will end its Letter of Agreement for Medicare Advantage and Texas Managed Medicaid services, effective Nov. 1, 2024. This does not impact UT System or Texas A&M System retirees on these plans, patients on BCBS commercial or managed care insurance plans, or Medicare patients with a BCBS Medicare Supplemental Plan.

While MD Anderson welcomes the opportunity to remain in-network for BCBS Medicare Advantage and Texas Managed Medicaid services, our goal is to ensure continuity of care for those in active treatments. The institution is in touch with affected patients and is working with Blue Cross Blue Shield on coordination of care for patients enrolled in the BCBS Texas Medicare Advantage and Texas Managed Medicaid plans. Additional information is available here.