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PHOENIX &ndash; Dec. 6, 2024 &ndash; AZ Blue has expanded access to pediatric care to include all <a class="Hyperlink SCXW246188166 BCX8" href="https://www.azbluefacts.com/pch/plans-impacted" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Individual and Family plans in Maricopa County</a>. In particular, MaricopaFocus members can access Banner Children&rsquo;s for their pediatric care needs for the 2025 plan year.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We are pleased that Banner Children&rsquo;s is in-network for all AZ Blue plans in Maricopa County,&rdquo; said Dr. Cara Christ, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. &ldquo;We appreciate the Banner pediatric team stepping up for our kids.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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If MaricopaFocus members need to access Banner Children&rsquo;s before 1-1-25, AZ Blue will make special arrangements. Members can contact our care team at 602-544-8982 or <a class="Hyperlink SCXW246188166 BCX8" href="mailto:cm@azblue.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">cm@azblue.com</a>.
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Banner Children&rsquo;s Hospital and pediatrics include four hospitals providing comprehensive pediatric services. For a list of services provided visit: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW246188166 BCX8" href="https://www.azblue.com/banner" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">www.azblue.com/banner.</a>
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In addition to hospital care, the network will also include pediatric care from Banner Medical Group, Banner Health associated (non-employed) physician groups, Banner Urgent Care, and Banner Imaging Centers.&nbsp;
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