City of La Porte approves partnership with Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS

Agreement gives city employees access to multiple healthcare services

LA PORTE, Ind. – The City of La Porte’s Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday approved a

partnership with Franciscan’s HEALTHeACCESS to give city employees and their families access

to a variety of healthcare services with no out-of-pocket costs.

“The care and wellbeing of our employees is a top priority for our team,” La Porte Mayor Tom

Dermody said. “In the ever-changing world of healthcare, it is important to identify dependable

partners. I believe we’ve found that in Franciscan with their HEALTHeACCESS program and I

have no doubt that they will provide top-level care that is both comprehensive and accessible for

our team.”

HEALTHeACCESS is leading the region in advanced primary care models with 17 clinics and more

than 200 participating employers, like the City of La Porte. HEALTHeACCESS is a near-site clinic

program that provides a wide network of conveniently located clinics, expanded primary/urgent

care access for participating employers, enhances wellness and disease management programs

and provides affordable network designs with fixed monthly fees and wellness portal programs.

“We’re excited to partner with the city to bring employees, their spouses and dependents

exceptional quality and continuity of care right here in the City of La Porte or at any of our other

locations,” said Franciscan Health Director of Employer Solutions Tim Ross. “I thank Mayor

Dermody and the Board of Public Works and Safety for their support.”

A new Franciscan HEALTHeACCESS office opened in July 2024 in La Porte at 400 Legacy Plaza

West. The HEALTHeACCESS office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Monday through Friday. More

information is available by calling (219) 575-6055.