Regional Radio News has learned Springfield Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois have agreed to a new five year agreement that will allow patient members to return to in-network status at Springfield Clinic beginning on Jan. 1, 2024.   The announcement was made by Springfield Clinic last last week.

Patients that want to establish in-network care should call Springfield Clinic during normal business hours, after Dec. 26.

Springfield Clinic became an out-of-network provider for those insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois the past 2 years, when the 2 sides could not come to an agreement.

 Zach Kerker, Chief Brand and Advocacy Officer for Springfield Clinic says that “Springfield Clinic and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois have agreed to a new five-year agreement that will allow patients/members to return to in-network status at Springfield Clinic beginning on Jan 1, 2024. Patients that want to establish in-network care should call Springfield Clinic during normal business hours, after December 26th.” -

Springfield Clinic operates a clinic in Taylorville and many other Regional Radio communities.