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Choice Plus membership is growing in Illinois, Indiana
UnitedHealthcare·IL, IN·Network News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 13, 2026
Summary
Beginning January 1, 2026, NECA-IBEW Welfare Trust Fund members now have access to the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network. Providers can immediately begin treating these new members without any special setup or action required.
Action Required
Immediately: No action required to begin treating NECA-IBEW Welfare Trust Fund members. Billing team should use the UnitedHealthcare Shared Services Provider Portal (administered by UMR) to verify benefits, eligibility, and prior authorization requirements for these new members. Front desk staff should review member ID cards for specific contact information regarding medical utilization management services.