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Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates

Published June 3, 2026Effective April 1, 2026

AI Summary

UnitedHealthcare has issued an update to their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program for April 2026, directing providers to review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for complete details on drugs added to review at launch and program requirements. The policy content provided contains only navigation elements and announcement text without specific drug details or requirements.

Action Required

By April 1, 2026: Billing team and providers must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal for complete details on specialty injectable drugs added to review, updated program requirements, and policies. Update billing procedures and prior authorization workflows based on the specific requirements detailed in the bulletin.

Plan Types

All Plans

Specialties

oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology