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After months of negotiation, an agreement's been reached between Baptist Health and UnitedHealthcare, bringing coverage to many that were insured under the company.
The Baptist Health system and United Healthcare Insurance Co. have not been able to reach agreement on a contract for next year, but retirees in the state's public school and state employee health insurance plans with group Medicare Advantage with prescription drug coverage through United Healthcare won't be negatively impacted, the director of the state's Employee Benefits Division told state lawmakers on Wednesday.
A disagreement of medical insurance coverage could impact thousands of families in Arkansas as it could lead to many being out of network at Baptist Health locations
The state's largest health provider is the latest to battle UnitedHealthcare over reimbursement rates, which it says are among the lowest in the nation.
Recovery efforts were underway Saturday in central Arkansas and Wynne after tornadoes plowed through the state on Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens.