College Station Medical Center Aligns With St. Joseph Health

Yes, CSMC will adopt a name that is consistent with the rest of St. Joseph Health. It will now be St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital.

Yes. CSMC will now be a tax-exempt, nonprofit Catholic hospital. This means funds left after expenses will be used locally to benefit the community. As a Catholic health system, St. Joseph Health continuously works to create healthier communities through education and research initiatives as well as goodwill and the healing ministry of the Church. Adhering to our core values of reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence, St. Joseph is passionate about creating a welcoming and caring environment for employees, patients, and families.

Yes. Providers with College Station Medical Associates who are joining St. Joseph Health Medical Group will be included in the St. Joseph and Texas A&M Health Network. However, there may be a delay in the provider being confirmed in the care plan with your insurance provider. Please call our office or your insurance provider if you have questions.

Yes, at this time, we are honoring all prior authorizations. There will be variances in the contracted prices that were previously held. They are also highly dependent on the specific service needed. For specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.

In these instances, we recommend you reach out to your physician’s office. Your healthcare provider can help you navigate alternatives in the market.

As of August 1, 2019, CSMC will no longer accept new patients with these health plans:

• Scott & White Health Plan (commercial)

• Scott & White Medicare

For current patients with these health plans, we will continue accepting these two plans through September 1, 2019. During this time period, we will work with patients to assist them in identifying a new provider who will accept their health plan long term.

As of August 1, 2019, CSMC will no longer accept new patients with these health plans:

• Scott & White Health Plan (commercial)

• Scott & White Medicare Advantage

For current patients with these health plans, we will continue accepting these two plans through September 1, 2019. During this time period, we will work with patients to assist them in identifying a new provider who will accept their health plan long term.

Additionally, College Station Medical Associates locations will no longer accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage as of August 1, 2019.

Patients should contact their insurance provider to understand which providers and facilities are now in network for their care. We do not anticipate a large number of patients falling into this category.

We strongly encourage patients to seek an insurance provider that is accepted. Managed Medicaid can be changed every 90 days. However, commercial plans are often driven by employer offerings, making it more challenging to make changes. In these instances, we encourage patients to communicate their healthcare preferences to their employers.

There will be variances in the contracted prices that were previously held. However, these changes should not be material in nature. They are also highly dependent on the specific service needed. For specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.

We advise patients to call their insurance provider directly to ensure the physician or facility is included in network coverage. It may take up to 60 days for providers to appear on a plan directory. The facility and providers have been reported to all contracted insurance carrier

Yes. If you would like to continue using St. Joseph Health at the CSMC location, please review our list of in-network providers. See attachments for a complete list of insurance providers for hospital and clinic locations.