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BCBSTX Extends Contract with Hendrick Health to Jan. 16, 2026

Dec. 31, 2025

(Applies to All Groups, Individual & Family Markets)

We’re in active negotiations with Hendrick Health System. The current contracts were set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026, but we’ve extended them to Jan. 16, 2026. Our goal is to reach agreements that protect our members’ and customers’ access to quality care at affordable rates.

If we don’t reach an agreement, Hendrick Health System hospitals, doctors and health care professionals will no longer be in these provider networks as of Jan. 16, 2026:

  • ParPlan
  • Blue Choice PPOSM
  • Blue EssentialsSM
  • Blue Advantage HMOSM

Hendrick hospitals include Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick South in Abilene. Hendrick Brownwood is not part of this negotiation.

More information: Contact your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas representative if you have questions. A microsite with information for members is available at bcbstx.com/hendrick.

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