Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and WellNow Urgent Care execute a provider contract agreement effective November 15, 2024
November 11, 2024
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and WellNow Urgent Care (WellNow) have executed a new provider contract agreement. As of November 15, 2024, WellNow will rejoin the Excellus BCBS provider network.
Members will have in-network access to WellNow's urgent care facilities effective November 15, 2024.
For a list of WellNow locations please visit Wellnow.com/urgent-care-centers.
Members with questions about their benefits or coverage at WellNow can call Excellus BCBS Customer Care using the number on the back of their member card.
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