Children’s Mercy Leaves ACA Marketplace Networks in 2027

Posted October 21, 2026

Children’s Mercy announced it will no longer be participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace network of coverage.

The hospital first announced that the ACA Marketplace coverage will change effective on Jan. 1, 2027, according to an Instagram post on Tuesday.

“This was not a decision made by Children’s Mercy,” the hospital wrote in its social media post.

Children’s Mercy urged families with patients in its system to contact their insurer to understand their coverage and available options. It also said it would help families with potential options for accessing care when their plan is out of network.

Families with concerns about their insurance network can contact the Kansas Department of Insurance or Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance for more information.

Read the full post from Children’s Mercy here:

We have learned that ACA Marketplace coverage will change effective on Jan. 1, 2027, and we know families have questions and concerns about what this may mean for their child’s coverage.

Children’s Mercy wants to participate in ACA Marketplace networks serving our area. However, the health plans have chosen not to include Children’s Mercy as an in-network provider. This was not a decision made by Children’s Mercy.

We encourage families to contact their insurer to understand their coverage and available options. Children’s Mercy will also help families with potential options for accessing care when their plan is out of network. Families with concerns about their insurance network may also contact the Kansas Department of Insurance or Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance to advocate for better pediatric insurance coverage.

As a non-profit pediatric hospital, we will continue advocating for meaningful access to the specialized care children need.