Children's Mercy, UnitedHealthcare Reach In-Network ACA Deal

Children's Mercy, a Kansas City children's hospital, struck a deal with UnitedHealthcare making the hospital in-network with UnitedHealthcare ACA Marketplace plans, according to KCTV5. The Nov. 10 agreement reverses an Oct. 20 announcement that had excluded Children's Mercy from ACA Marketplace plans effective Jan. 1, 2027, a decision the hospital said was out of its control. Children's Mercy said the deal provides an in-network option for families relying on ACA Marketplace coverage and greater choice for 2027 plan selection. ACA open enrollment continues through Jan. 15, 2027, with a Dec. 15 deadline to select a plan for Jan. 1 coverage.

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