To say folks were bummed about the One Medical CareFirst split would be a slight understatement. Folks were furious. Perhaps there is some light. A reader writes her benefits rep:

“Can you please confirm for me that One Medical WILL be in-network for CareFirst, and the date that will be effective?”

The replied:

“It’s my understanding, the contract with One Medical begins on January 1.”

And it’s official:

Great news! One Medical will rejoin the CareFirst PPO and HMO networks as a participating provider effective November 1, 2018, so you’ll be able to choose us and One Medical at the same time during open enrollment. — CareFirst (@CareFirst) October 31, 2018