BayCare remains in network with Florida Blue!
We’re pleased to share that BayCare Health System has reached a new, multi-year agreement with Florida Blue that protects most patients in-network access to all BayCare services that they know and trust.
The new agreement that begins Wednesday, Oct. 1, covers all of BayCare’s 16 hospitals, its vast ambulatory services network and BayCare Medical Group, the region’s largest multi-specialty physician group. Most of Florida Blue’s members will see no interruption in service under the new agreement. But for a small subset of Florida Blue’s members who are enrolled in Florida Blue’s Medicare Advantage plan, the agreement will formally close access to BayCare’s primary care physicians/providers (PCP). Specialty physicians, however, remain accessible to all Florida Blue members, including its Medicare Advantage plan members.
Florida Blue Medicare Advantage patients who want to keep their BayCare PCP may want to consider their options during Medicare’s open enrollment period for 2026 that begins Oct. 15. Each year, Medicare enrollees can choose between traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Patients can find a list of Medicare Advantage plans that cover BayCare physicians and providers, as well as other BayCare services at this link: Insurance Plans Accepted.
We apologize for any concern or inconvenience our negotiations may have caused you. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities, and it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Thank you for choosing BayCare. We look forward to scheduling your next visit, which can be done by calling your BayCare provider's office or visiting BayCare.org.