Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke’s Reach
New Multi-Year Agreement
UPDATED 11/20/25: EAGAN, Minn. (December 5, 2025) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Aspirus St. Luke’s
are pleased to announce a new multi-year contract agreement. The existing
contract was set to expire at midnight on December 31, 2025. The new contract
is in effect through 2027. This agreement ensures that Aspirus St. Luke’s
will continue to be a participating provider for Blue Cross health plans
in 2026 and beyond. The new agreement reflects a shared commitment to
providing high-quality care to the community while addressing the economic
challenges facing the healthcare industry. Both organizations have worked
diligently to structure a contract that recognizes the value of the essential
services Aspirus St. Luke’s and Aspirus Lake View provide to the
region, while maintaining a focus on long-term value for Blue Cross members
and employer groups. "Our primary focus is always on the patients
we serve,” said Dr. Nick Van Deelen, Aspirus Health Minnesota Market
President. “I’m pleased we were able to reach an agreement
for our patients that allows them to continue receiving high-quality care
close to home from the Aspirus providers and services they know and trust.
We appreciate Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s collaboration
to reach this agreement.” "Blue Cross remains committed to
ensuring our members have access to high-quality care at a fair value,"
said Mark Steffen, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Minnesota. "We are pleased to have found common ground with Aspirus
St. Luke’s that supports the health of the communities we serve
together."
