Condell Out of Network

As if we don't need some way to address health care in this area and the state. I have gotten at least 10 emails with the recurrent theme of "Condell is now out of my network for health insurance"

Here is a sample of the language from one email:

Effective October 1, 2007, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has announced that they will terminate their affiliation with Condell Hospital in Libertyville. If you have a medical emergency and Condell is the closest hospital, you can still go there for treatment, however, Condell will no longer be a BlueCross Clue Shield Provider. Also, Condell’s affiliated medical groups will terminate on January 1, 2008. Please contact BlueCross BlueShield customer service to verify your coverage.

I think back to when we held our public hearing about Advocate a few months ago and the kind hearted CEO from Condell came up and testified that we don't need a hospital because we are so close to the kind, loving Condell network hospital in Libertyville. Well the nearest hospital for these folks just got a long way away!