Blue Cross Blue Shield has publicly implied that their offer to keep Phoenix Children’s as an in-network care provider was generous and would keep costs low.

But the insurer’s “take it or leave it” offer has unreasonable restrictions that no organization would entertain, let alone one mission-driven to provide the high-quality, specialized care that every child deserves.

Here’s what BCBS doesn’t want you to know about their offer.

BCBS is playing a game of exclusion and wants to move 50% of their members into restrictive, narrow plans by removing Phoenix Children’s from the statewide PPO network.

This would have a devastating impact on families and force them into limited coverage with providers who may not even specialize in pediatric care.

Another restriction in BCBS’ contract limits the number of doctors Phoenix Children’s can hire when we acquire a practice. Arizona has roughly 62 pediatricians per 100,000 children, according to the American Board of Pediatrics, which currently puts us at 37th in the nation.

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