MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicaid: It’s easier than ever to join our network
UnitedHealthcare·Network News
Effective date
May 8, 2026
We identified it
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
UnitedHealthcare has streamlined the onboarding process for Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers supporting Medicaid and long-term services programs. The new process includes service-specific request forms, automatic routing to correct teams, and clearer instructions to reduce delays and resubmissions.
Action Required
Immediately: HCBS providers seeking to join UnitedHealthcare Community Plan network must use the new streamlined onboarding process. Go to the 'Join our network – Ancillary providers and centers' page, select 'Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)', and submit the online request with confirmation. Save confirmation number and expect decision within 15 business days.