Portneuf Medical Center went out-of-network with Regence BlueShield on June 15, 2026.
Many of those who no longer have in-network coverage at Portneuf health care facilities are employees of the state of Idaho. In fact, a statement from Idaho’s Office of Group Insurance says approximately 3,600 state employees on the state employee health plan have been impacted.
More broadly, Regence estimates that approximately 5,700 people have been affected by the contract expiration.
Representatives from both Portneuf and Regence say that negotiations are ongoing.
Both Regence and Portneuf have issued statements on their web sites.
Sources: East Idaho News, Idaho State Journal