UnitedHealthcareMedium ImpactPrior Auth

Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates

Published June 3, 2026Effective May 1, 2026

AI Summary

UnitedHealthcare has updated their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program with changes to drugs requiring review at launch, program requirements and policies. The specific details require accessing the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin referenced in the notice.

Action Required

Immediately: Access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal to review latest updates on specialty injectable drugs added to review at launch and updated program requirements. Billing team should review any prior authorization changes for specialty injectables and update billing workflows accordingly.

Plan Types

All Plans

Specialties

oncology, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, ophthalmology