Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates
AI Summary
UnitedHealthcare has updated their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program for January 2026, with changes to drugs requiring review at launch and updated program requirements. Providers need to access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for complete details on the new requirements and affected medications.
Action Required
Immediately: Access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal to identify specific specialty injectable drugs added to review at launch. Update prior authorization workflows for affected medications and ensure compliance with new program requirements before administering specialty injectable drugs.
Plan Types
All Plans
Specialties
oncology, rheumatology, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology