Kettering Health drops contract with Anthem, maintains Medicare acceptance

Kettering Health announced it will not renew its contract with Anthem, effective January 1, 2027. The health system stated that Anthem’s reimbursement consistently remained below traditional Medicare and inflation, and that Anthem failed to address administrative and operational burdens created by payment reductions and denials. Kettering Health confirmed it will continue accepting traditional Medicare and several other plans.

The decision reflects financial pressures within the healthcare sector, as Kettering Health cited Anthem’s low reimbursement rates as a reason for the contract termination. The change requires patients using Anthem Medicare Advantage plans to transition to new coverage options during the Annual Enrollment Period.