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 week.

Patients who 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 in the past 2 years when the 2 sides could not come to an agreement.

Springfield Clinic operates clinics in many Regional Radio communities.