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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-Care Standard.
We have a long and positive relationship with Shannon Medical Center, but you are our priority. We want to reach an agreement that will continue to give you access to Shannon Medical Center hospitals at fair prices.
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-Care Standard.
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.
This may impact you if Shannon goes out of network. BCBSTX can help make your move to other hospitals as seamless as possible if you need new care options on or after May 23, 2025:
You can always use Provider Finder to find in-network hospitals and facilities in BCBSTX’s robust network. You can also call a Personal Health Guide at 1-866-355-5999 anytime to find new doctors or for help with your plan.
In the case of a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. Emergency services are always covered at the in-network benefit level.