BCBSTX Negotiation with Memorial Hermann
April 1, 2026
Hello TRS-Active Care Medical Plan Participants,
Today, you may have received communication from Memorial Hermann that "Effective April 1, Memorial Hermann Health System is out of network for most Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans."
Memorial Hermann has gone out of network as of today for most BCBSTX accounts except for a few public sector clients, including TRS, which they have agreed to a 30-day extension, through April 30, 2026.
In their communication, Memorial Hermann has included the exceptions in several of their FAQs (e.g. What hospitals and practices are impacted? Which employers are temporarily exempted and for how long? and Why are some employers receiving a 30-day extension while others are not?). You can check out Memorial Hermann's updates at https://memorialhermann.org/about-us/bcbstx-negotiations.
For the latest updates on the negotiations and its impact on your TRS-ActiveCare coverage, please bookmark and frequent the BCBSTX Negotiations Website at https://www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare/coverage/memorialhermann.
Participants are our priority. BCBSTX wants to reach an agreement that will continue to give you access to Memorial Hermann doctors and hospitals at fair prices.
Important action for participants currently receiving care at Memorial Hermann:
If you are currently receiving ongoing medical care from Memorial Hermann providers, you may be authorized to continue receiving care at Memorial Hermann at in-network rates, even if they become out-of-network. We encourage you to complete and submit the attached Continuity of Care Request Form today in the event that an agreement is not reached to avoid gaps in care. You can fax, mail or upload the form to your Blue Access Members portal or we can submit it on your behalf.
For additional information including assistance with locating alternative in-network options and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit this dedicated TRS site at https://www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare/coverage/memorialhermann and feel free to contact your Employee Benefits Department.
March 26, 2026
Hello TRS-Active Care Medical Plan Participants,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is negotiating new contracts with Memorial Hermann in Houston. The current contracts were expected to expire on March 31, 2026. However, Memorial Hermann, including its doctors, hospitals and other facilities, has agreed to stay in-network for TRS-ActiveCare participants through April 30, 2026, to allow time to finalize new agreements.
Participants are our priority. BCBSTX wants to reach an agreement that will continue to give you access to Memorial Hermann doctors and hospitals at fair prices.
Important action for participants currently receiving care at Memorial Hermann:
If you are currently receiving ongoing medical care from Memorial Hermann providers, you may be authorized to continue receiving care at Memorial Hermann at in-network rates, even if they become out-of-network. We encourage you to complete and submit the attached Continuity of Care Request Form today in the event that an agreement is not reached to avoid gaps in care. You can fax or mail the completed form (details on page 2) or we can submit it on your behalf.
For additional information including assistance with locating alternative in-network options and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit this dedicated TRS site. https://www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecareba/coverage/memorialhermann.
March 4, 2026
TRS-Active Care Medical Plan Participants,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is negotiating new contracts with Memorial Hermann in Houston. The current contracts expire on April 1, 2026.
Participants are the priority. BCBSTX is working closely with Memorial Hermann and wants to reach an agreement before that date to continue to give you access to Memorial Hermann doctors and hospitals at fair prices.
Important action for participants currently receiving care at Memorial Hermann:
If you are currently receiving ongoing medical care from Memorial Hermann providers, you may be authorized to continue receiving care at Memorial Hermann at in-network rates, even if they become out-of-network. We encourage you to complete and submit the attached Continuity of Care Request Form today in the event that an agreement is not reached to avoid gaps in care. You can fax or mail the completed form (details on page 2) or we can submit it on your behalf.
For additional information including assistance with locating alternative in-network options and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the dedicated site.