As a parent of a medically complex child, my heart sank when I discovered that United Healthcare may not renew their contract with the SSM Health facilities, including Cardinal Glennon, where my daughter has received care for the past four years. We specifically chose United Healthcare through her father's employer because her previous insurance was no longer accepted. To learn just weeks before her new insurance kicks in that we may lose access to her trusted care team is devastating.

This situation is not just about my family; it impacts countless others who rely on the specialized services and care provided by SSM Health. Cardinal Glennon and other SSM facilities have been pillars of support for families in need of comprehensive medical care. This potential contract termination threatens the continuity of care for many, disrupting lives and potentially placing lives at risk due to delayed or inadequate medical attention.

United Healthcare and SSM Health should prioritize the needs of the patients and families who depend on them. By renewing this contract, they would reaffirm their commitment to providing essential health services without unnecessary disruption. It's crucial for them to recognize the real-life implications this decision holds for families across our community.

In 2022, more than 1.1 million patients were served by SSM facilities, highlighting their importance in delivering healthcare services. Disrupting access to these facilities would not only add unnecessary stress on families but also increase the burden on alternative healthcare providers, which might not have the capacity to handle a sudden influx of new patients.

Let's urge United Healthcare and SSM Health to sit down and negotiate a solution that continues to support families who are in dire need of their services. Tens of thousands of families are counting on them to do the right thing and renew the contract.

Please sign this petition to ensure that United Healthcare remains in network with all SSM facilities, safeguarding the health and well-being of our loved ones.