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BCN, Sparrow agree on PHP of Mid-Michigan membership acquisition Blue Care Network has reached an agreement with Sparrow Health System to acquire the membership of the Lansing-based Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan. PHP of Mid-Michigan has nearly 80,000 members, including about 18,000 Medicaid HMO members. It's anticipated that the transaction, which requires regulatory approval from the state Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, will be completed before the end of 2009. BCN has been a member of the Mid-Michigan business community for many years and look forward to serving PHP Mid-Michigan's group customers and members," said Jeanne Carlson, BCN president and CEO. "BCN offers a larger, statewide physician network, extended out-of-state coverage through its arrangements with other health plans, award-winning disease management and preventive services, and the most recognizable health care card in the nation." There are no immediate changes for PHP Mid-Michigan group customers or members as a result of the announcement or as the sale moves through the regulatory process. PHP Mid-Michigan members can continue to receive their PHP coverage, use their PHP ID card, visit their PHP network physicians and call the same Customer Service number. PHP Mid-Michigan physicians can continue to send health care claims for PHP members in the usual manner. Following completion of the transaction, BCN is committed to providing a smooth transition to BCN for PHP Mid-Michigan members and group customers. PHP Mid-Michigan groups will receive extensive communications from BCN prior to transitioning coverage so BCN can match them with plans that best meet their needs. The transition is likely to begin in the first half of 2010 and will be implemented in conjunction with group renewal dates as much as possible.
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