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. Healthcare providers need to access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for complete details on the latest coverage and authorization requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical teams must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at uhcprovider.com to understand new drug coverage requirements, prior authorization changes, and updated policies for specialty injectable medications. Update prior authorization workflows and drug coverage lists based on the bulletin's specific requirements.
Plan Types
All Plans
Specialties
oncology, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, dermatology, ortho