Banner Children's Now in All Maricopa County AZ Blue Networks
PHOENIX – Dec. 6, 2024 – AZ Blue has expanded access to pediatric care to include all Individual and Family plans in Maricopa County. In particular, MaricopaFocus members can access Banner Children’s for their pediatric care needs for the 2025 plan year.
“We are pleased that Banner Children’s is in-network for all AZ Blue plans in Maricopa County,” said Dr. Cara Christ, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. “We appreciate the Banner pediatric team stepping up for our kids.”
If MaricopaFocus members need to access Banner Children’s before 1-1-25, AZ Blue will make special arrangements. Members can contact our care team at 602-544-8982 or cm@azblue.com.
Banner Children’s Hospital and pediatrics include four hospitals providing comprehensive pediatric services. For a list of services provided visit: www.azblue.com/banner.
- Banner Children’s at Desert
- Banner Children’s at Thunderbird
- Banner Children’s at Estrella
- Banner Children’s at Ironwood
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.
For more information on Banner Pediatric services, visit www.azblue.com/banner. Members can also contact our care team at 602-544-8982 or cm@azblue.com.