On July 25, 2026, Anthem plans to remove Meridian Health Services from its Medicaid network, however continuing coverage for private and commercially insured patients. This decision puts access to trusted care at risk for more than 18,000 Indiana Medicaid patients. For many families, Meridian is the doctor they know, the therapist they trust, and the care team they rely on close to home.
It’s easy to fall behind on appointments, but routine care matters. Whether you need a physical, lab work, or medication refills, Meridian’s primary care teams are here to keep your health on track.
Every day before lunch, 11-year-old Carter visits Meridian’s School-Based Health Clinic to help manage his diabetes – with a blood sugar check, a snack adjustment, and support form a nurse he trusts.
But on July 25, Anthem plans to remove Meridian Health Services from its Medicaid network, however, still keeping coverage for commercial and private pay patients.
That could put trusted school-based care at risk for children like Carter. For many families, these clinics help children stay healthy, stay in class, and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
This is more than a convenience. It is stability, safety, and peace of mind.
Stand up. Speak out. Help protect trusted care before it’s gone.
Everyone goes through hard seasons. If you or someone you care about is struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, Meridian is here with confidential, compassionate behavioral health support.
You don’t have to go it alone. Let’s take the first step together.
After years of living with schizophrenia, James finally found stability with therapy, medication, and Meridian providers who never gave up on him.
He started sleeping again. Kept his job. Rebuilt relationships with his family. But on July 25, Anthem plans to remove Meridian Health Services from its Medicaid network, however, still keeping coverage for commercial and private pay patients.
That could force patients like James away from the care teams they know and trust. For someone managing a serious mental illness, even a short interruption in care can put hard-earned progress at risk.
Mental healthcare is not optional. Continuity matters. Access matters.
Stand up. Speak out. Help protect trusted care before it’s gone.