ACT NOW TO STOP HOSPITAL GREED

Background:

Right now, University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care) executives are threatening to terminate their contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Missouri, leaving thousands of Missourians with limited access, unless Anthem agrees to a 3-year, 39% price increase. 

Not only would Missouri employers and consumers be on the hook to pay these new prices through higher premiums, the state of Missouri will have to ask taxpayers for more money to cover the costs.

MU’s demand for 39% increases outpace budget increases for the state’s budget and individual family budgets, which means Missouri families and taxpayers will have their take-home pay affected through higher premiums and possibly higher taxes.

• For context: The Missouri state budget only increased 0.2% this year and includes a 1% pay raise for state employees every two years! 
• Wage growth for the average Missouri worker only grew 3.1% between June 2023 and June 2024.

All told, MU Health Care’s 39% price demand would increase Missourians’ healthcare costs by $132 million—we simply can’t afford it. 

Urge lawmakers in Jefferson City and UM’s Board of Curators to protect Missouri families and taxpayers from MU Health Care’s outrageous price demands.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!