Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates
AI Summary
UnitedHealthcare has published updates to their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program for February 2026, which may include new drugs added to review at launch and updated program requirements. However, the specific details of changes require accessing the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin referenced in the announcement.
Action Required
By February 1, 2026: Billing and clinical teams must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at the UnitedHealthcare provider portal to identify specific changes to specialty injectable drug requirements, prior authorization needs, and coverage policies. Update billing system rules and clinical protocols based on bulletin details to ensure compliance with new program requirements.
Plan Types
All Plans
Specialties
oncology, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, endocrinology, ophthalmology