UnitedHealthcareMedium ImpactPrior Auth

Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates

Published March 1, 2026Effective March 1, 2026

AI Summary

UnitedHealthcare has updated their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program with changes to drugs requiring review at launch and program requirements. The policy directs providers to access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for complete details on affected drugs and new policies.

Action Required

Immediately: Billing team and providers must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at UnitedHealthcare's provider portal to identify specific specialty injectable drugs now requiring review at launch. Update billing workflows to ensure compliance with new program requirements and policies for affected specialty medical injectable drugs.

Plan Types

All Plans

Specialties

oncology, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, ophthalmology