CBS 58MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The contract between Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare expired at midnight. It means people with health care through United will no longer be considered in-network at Ascension hospitals. As a result, effective October 1, 2025, Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network with UnitedHealthcare. Patients may still be able to receive care from Ascension Wisconsin providers on an out-of-network basis or may have additional choices during open enrollment. Dustin Hinton, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Wisconsin shared the following statement:“Ascension Wisconsin declined our latest proposal, which offered market-competitive rates, and chose to leave our network.