There has been no movement in the negotiations between ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare. As of June, 1, 2026:
Employer-Sponsored Plans, Individual Plans (On- and Off-Exchange), Group Retiree, and Medicare Advantage Plans:
- Vidant Medical Group physicians went out of network on April 29, 2026.
- ECU Health hospitals and facilities will be out of network on and after July 15, 2026.
- Kinston Medical Endoscopy will be out of network on and after November 1, 2026.
- ECU Physicians will be out of network on and after February 15, 2027.
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (Medicaid) of North Carolina:
- ECU Health hospitals and facilities, as well as Vidant Medical Group physicians, went out of network on April 29, 2026.
- ECU Physicians will be out of network on and after February 15, 2027.
UnitedHealthcare and ECU Health are both maintaining member microsites about the matter, and patients are urged to check with providers prior to receiving treatment.
Sources: ECU Health, UnitedHealthcare