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Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates

Published January 12, 2026Effective September 1, 2025

AI Summary

UnitedHealthcare has released updates to their Specialty Medical Injectable Drug Program for September 2025, affecting specialty drugs that require review at launch and updating program requirements and policies. The specific details require accessing the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin referenced in the notice.

Action Required

Immediately: Billing team must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal to understand specific changes to specialty injectable drug coverage, prior authorization requirements, and billing procedures. Update billing system rules and staff training based on the bulletin details to ensure compliance with new program requirements.

Plan Types

All Plans

Specialties

oncology, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, dermatology, ophthalmology