Important Insurance Update – Aetna & BCBS-TX Patients
Austin Area OBGYN wants to inform our patients that our contracts with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS-TX) are currently scheduled to end in early 2026 due to unsuccessful negotiations on updated reimbursement rates.
What you should know:
Aetna
We remain in-network through February 1, 2026
After that date, unless an agreement is reached, we may be considered out-of-network
Certain patients, including those 24+ weeks pregnant, may qualify for continuity-of-care coverage
BCBS-TX
We remain in-network through February 3, 2026 for PPO and HMO plans
We remain in-network through May 4, 2026 for Blue Advantage (BAV) plans
After those dates, unless an agreement is reached, we may be considered out-of-network
Certain patients, including those 24+ weeks pregnant, may qualify for continuity-of-care coverage
