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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The contract between Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare expired at midnight.

It means people with health care through United will no longer be considered in-network at Ascension hospitals.

The two sides are reportedly at odds over pay rate increases.

Ascension Wisconsin released the following statement:

"Ascension Wisconsin has been engaged in negotiations with UnitedHealthcare for several months in an effort to reach a fair and sustainable agreement that supports continued access to quality care for the UnitedHealthcare Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid members we serve. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to come to terms that reflect the rising cost of delivering care in today’s environment.

As a result, effective October 1, 2025, Ascension

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