Screenshot of internal memo sent to Blue Cross employees get WCIA said Hamman left HCSC to “pursue a new endeavor”. Simley would not confirm the circumstances of Harman’s departure. Harman has been president since 2019.

Harman’s departure comes two weeks after HCSC was established fine The Illinois Department of Insurance was fined $339,000 for violating the state’s Cyber ??Adequacy and Transparency Act.The agency said After terminating its contract with Springfield Clinic a few months ago, HCSC did not submit the necessary information detailing changes to its network on time.

According to a notice sent to HCSC, the insurer’s four PPO plans did not have access to the Springfield clinic in November, and its two HMO plans did not have access to the clinic in July. The changes affected about 100,000 people, according to IDOI.

“We announced several leadership transitions today that reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to the company’s long-term growth and succession planning,” Simley said. “We are still actively discussing solutions with Springfield Clinic to improve healthcare access, affordability and quality for our member and employer group clients in Central Illinois.”