Regence Blue Shield telling customers almost every healthcare provider in Seattle may soon 4/1/25 be out of network

Are you insured by Regence in Seattle? We got a letter from Regence warning us that in two weeks all of the medical systems except UW are potentially going to be out of network on April 1. We called just now and they had no update. We called 877.375.2595. The letter says that the most updated info is at news.regence.com/blog/

I also plan to call the state insurance commissioner at 800-562-6900.

The problem? It appears that Regence is not paying for services that the Providence/Swedish/Pacific Medical leaders feel is fair.

Obviously, out of network benefits, if you have them through your Regence coverage is significantly more expensive for the patient.