Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
Change Healthcare incident update
UPMC Health Plan·PA·Provider Announcement
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
UPMC Health Plan has issued a provider announcement regarding operational disruptions caused by a Change Healthcare incident affecting many provider partners. The plan states commitment to collaborative support but provides no specific billing, coding, or coverage changes at this time.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should monitor UPMC Health Plan communications and the Change Healthcare incident status for follow-up guidance. Establish contact with UPMC Health Plan provider support to report any claim processing delays, eligibility verification failures, or billing system connectivity issues related to the incident. Document all operational impacts and communicate with clinical staff about potential delays in claims processing or authorizations. No immediate billing system changes are required based on this announcement alone.