Regence Drops Legacy Health: What You Need to Know

Regence Health Insurance Severs Ties with Legacy Providers: Skyrocketing Care Costs Lead to Network Changes

Regence health insurance has ended its partnership with Legacy Health providers due to disagreements over reimbursement rates and escalating care costs. This change affects all Regence members, including those with other BlueCross BlueShield plans like Premera that utilize Regences Legacy network.

However, some Legacy services remain in-network, such as Legacy Silverton Medical Center, Legacy Health Plan, and the Blue High Performance Network. Members will continue to pay in-network rates at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and other Legacy hospitals until March 31, 2027.

Visiting nurses, clinics, and most providers will now be considered out-of-network, effective Wednesday. Those undergoing ongoing treatment for serious conditions at Legacy spots should contact their insurance provider for potential temporary in-network coverage.

Legacys executives express disappointment, stating theyve offered fair deals that reflect their value and the genuine increase in expenses, such as a 47% rise in operating costs from 2021 to 2025. They closed urgent care clinics in Washington last November to reduce losses, but Regence deems their 28% rate hike request too high, warning it could raise premiums and jeopardize affordability.

Negotiations have been ongoing, with both parties refusing to budge—Legacy advocating for rates that cover quality care, while Regence insists on maintaining accessible insurance. Stay tuned for updates, as this situation could impact your wallet and healthcare access.

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