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Shannon Medical Center Negotiation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is negotiating new contracts with Shannon Medical Center. The current contracts were expected to expire May 17, 2025. However, SMC and BCBSTX extended the date until May, 23 2025, to allow time to finalize new agreements. This affects many plans at BCBSTX, not just TRS-ActiveCare. 

We have a long and positive relationship with Shannon Medical Center, but participants are our priority. We want to reach an agreement that will continue to give them access to Shannon Medical Center hospitals at fair prices.

Why It Matters

If BCBSTX and Shannon don’t sign new contracts before May 23, 2025, Shannon hospitals won’t be in network for health plans at BCBSTX, including TRS-ActiveCare.  

  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary+
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2

 

Why Negotiate

As a customer-owned health insurance industry leader in Texas for 95 years, we advocate on your behalf for high-quality, cost-effective health care. Our goal is to protect your access to quality care at affordable rates. It's a responsibility BCBSTX takes seriously.  

Next Steps

This may impact participants if Shannon goes out of network. BCBSTX can help make their move to other hospitals as seamless as possible if they need new care options on or after May 23, 2025:

  • They can always access in-network hospitals and facilities in BCBSTX’s robust network.
  • BCBSTX will work with them on continuing their care, if eligible. 
  • BCBSTX can help them schedule a visit with other in-network providers.

Participants can always use Provider Finder to find in-network hospitals and facilities in BCBSTX’s robust network. They can also call a Personal Health Guide at 1-866-355-5999 anytime to find new doctors or for help with their plan.

In the case of a life-threatening illness or injury, participants should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. Emergency services are always covered at the in-network benefit level.