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LVHN to Terminate Contracts with UnitedHealthcare, Impacting 70,000 Patients

10/28/2025

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) plans to terminate contracts with UnitedHealthcare, affecting about 70,000 patients.
The move would increase out-of-pocket costs in 2026.
LVHN says negotiations have dragged on for over two years, citing a nearly 30% rate increase from UnitedHealthcare.
If no agreement is reached, Medicare Advantage coverage ends January 25, 2026, and commercial insurance ends April 25, 2026.
LVHN urges patients to keep appointments while seeking resolution.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) plans to terminate contracts with UnitedHealthcare, affecting about 70,000 patients.
The move would increase out-of-pocket costs in 2026.
LVHN says negotiations have dragged on for over two years, citing a nearly 30% rate increase from UnitedHealthcare.
If no agreement is reached, Medicare Advantage coverage ends January 25, 2026, and commercial insurance ends April 25, 2026.
LVHN urges patients to keep appointments while seeking resolution.