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Northern Light Health Cuts Ties with Anthem Over Dispute

9/26/2025

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Northern Light Health will drop Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on October 1 over reimbursement disputes.
Anthem says Northern Light walked away from mediation; both sides blame the other.
Anthem offers a 5% raise; Northern Light seeks nearly $200 million more over three years.
Patients may face higher out-of-pocket costs after expiration; Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs October 15–December 7.

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Northern Light Health will drop Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on October 1 over reimbursement disputes.
Anthem says Northern Light walked away from mediation; both sides blame the other.
Anthem offers a 5% raise; Northern Light seeks nearly $200 million more over three years.
Patients may face higher out-of-pocket costs after expiration; Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs October 15–December 7.