In the Know

October 1, 2009

HMO Network Update – Medical Group Change [Group Markets]

Effective January 1, 2010 for HMO Illinois members, the Midwest Physicians Group/Bridgeport Family Center (152) and satellites will transfer to Advocate South Suburban Physician Partners (277). The hospital affiliation will also change to Advocate South Suburban Hospital.

The satellites include:

  • Midwest Physicians Group/Bourbonnais (205)
  • Midwest Physicians Group/Crestwood (214)
  • Midwest Physicians Group/Olympia Fields (234)
  • Midwest Physicians Group/Orland Park (261)
  • Midwest Physicians Group/Beverly (309)
  • Midwest Physicians Group/Marquette Park (337)

Also, effective January 1, 2010, Midwest Physicians Group will no longer participate in the BlueAdvantageSM HMO network. These members will need to select a new medical group.

Employer groups and members that are affected by this change will be notified.

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