Who is affected by this change?

This affects UnitedHealthcare Oncology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Dermatology +2 more providers on All Plans plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Feb 1, 2026.

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Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates

UnitedHealthcare·Oncology, Rheumatology, Neurology +5 more·Policy and protocol updates

Effective date

Feb 1, 2026

We identified it

Jun 13, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

UnitedHealthcare has published updates to their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program for February 2026. The policy directs providers to access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for the latest information on drugs added to review at launch, program requirements and policies.

Action Required

Action needed

By February 1, 2026: Billing team and providers must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at uhcprovider.com for updated specialty injectable drug requirements. Check for any new drugs added to prior authorization review, updated program requirements, and policy changes that may affect billing and administration of specialty injectable medications.