Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Find information on the open enrollment page that’s right for you: PEBB retirees, PEBB employees and PEBB continuation coverage subscribers, and SEBB employees and SEBB continuation coverage subscribers.
Recently, Regence BlueShield (the administrator for UMP) mailed a legally required notice to approximately 8,000 PEBB and SEBB members about an upcoming potential provider network disruption. The mailing states that EvergreenHealth may no longer be in the UMP network starting November 1, 2025.
HCA understands that all parties continue to negotiate in hopes of reaching an agreement before the current contract expires. If a new network agreement is reached, UMP members will receive another letter from Regence informing them of this result. HCA will update this announcement as negotiations continue.
What do I need to do if I received the notice?
What will happen if an agreement is not reached?
On or after November 1, 2025, members receiving services from EvergreenHealth will pay the out-of-network rate, which is 40 percent of the allowed amount after deductible (50 percent for UMP Plus members). However, emergency care received at any hospital emergency room would still be covered at the in-network rate.
Members currently receiving services from EvergreenHealth for certain conditions may have the right to continue treatment at the network rate for a limited time under a continuity of care provision.
Eligible conditions for continuity of care include:
Members may check their plan’s certificate of coverage (COC) for more information or call UMP Customer Service at one of the numbers below.
Who can I contact with questions?
