Reid Health announced this morning their negotiations spanning the past several months with insurance provider Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) insurance have concluded with favorable results for Wayne County employers and residents.  A Reid press release confirmed they will remain in-network with all Anthem/BCBS plans: commercial (employer-sponsored), Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and worker's compensation.

"Through this agreement, we see that Anthem and Reid Health are equally committed to investing in excellent rural healthcare," said Craig Kinyon, Reid Health President/CEO. "Our first priority has always been to ensure our patients have access to the care they need. We appreciate the patience and support of our community and patients as we have worked through this process."

A letter sent to 44,000 patients in January gave a date of March 17 when patients under Anthem coverage would become out-of-network.  Had this occurred, area residents would need to choose to pay the higher cost of care or utilize other providers.  With Wayne County being medically underserved already, this would likely require many to drive out of the area for needed services.

"I applaud the effort of both parties to ensure local residents and employees can receive medical care and remain in Wayne County to do so," said Chamber President and CEO Melissa Vance.  "They now have the right to choose among several providers without having to compromise valuable time at work or with their families, and they can avoid the expense of travel."

For businesses already operating in a tight labor market, the ability to ensure their employees are receiving preventative care is essential.  Additionally, quick attention to medical concerns is often a significant factor in successful outcomes. 

​Those with questions are encouraged to visit reidhealthaccess.org or call our community helpline at (765) 965-4250. 

​For a complete list of Chamber member hospitals and healthcare providers, visit the Chamber business directory.

Contact: Pamela Bliss, Festival Director
Phone: 317-696-7349
Email: [email protected] 

The Wayne County Murals Program (WCMP) is announcing a Call for Artists to enter the 2024 Wayne County Murals Competition. Artists will be commissioned to complete their mural artwork and compete for three prizes of 1st place - $10,000, 2ndplace - $5,000 and 3rdplace - $2,500. The competition is set to begin early summer with awards announced early fall, 2024.

The Wayne County Murals Program “Call for Artists” is focusing on local, national and international artists aged 18 and up. The competition is already attracting entries from across the nation, however, and local artists, depending on artistic skill levels, will be given high consideration and are encouraged to apply.

A panel of judges will jury entrants and the selected finalists will be assigned to predetermined walls in Wayne County. Artists will be selected for their qualifications of skill, creativity and experience with large scale projects among other qualities. A map of the murals will be available to the public during the competition. Completed murals will be judged by a qualified panel of judges. Winning artists will be announced early fall.

Ten new murals will be brought to life during the competition and will also include a community mural where residents are encouraged to participate by adding their own artistic talents. These murals will join an already staggering 80+ murals that are depicted throughout Wayne County. The most recent mural completed in Cambridge City, highlights the history of the Overbeck Sisters and their impact to the surrounding community, Indiana and the nation. The Overbeck Sisters “Innovative Women IN Indiana” mural was made possible through an Indiana Destination Development Grant awarded in 2023.

​Those interested in applying should send an email of interest to Pamela Bliss, Wayne County Murals Programs, at [email protected] to receive a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Artist application information. Deadline to apply for consideration is April 1, 2024. Tentative timeline for mural installations will begin in July and completed by end of August, 2024. The competition is funded through the Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP), Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau, Inc. and the Wayne County Foundation with program implementation managed by Pamela Bliss, WCMP Program Manager and the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, Inc.