Question 1

What are UHealth and UnitedHealthcare negotiating?

Accepted Answer

UHealth and UnitedHealthcare are negotiating the terms of their agreement, including fair payment for care delivered. Rising costs due to inflation, supply costs, and increased administrative requirements have made a new contract necessary.

Question 2

What types of UnitedHealthcare insurance plans are impacted?

Accepted Answer

All UnitedHealthcare Commercial, Exchange, and Medicaid plans are affected by this negotiation.

Question 3

When does the current UnitedHealthcare contract end?

Accepted Answer

If UnitedHealthcare does not agree to a new contract by July 31, 2026, UHealth will be considered out-of-network starting August 1, 2026.

Question 4

Should I reschedule or stop scheduling appointments?

Accepted Answer

No. Nothing has changed at this time. Patients should keep current appointments and continue scheduling new ones as usual.

Question 5

What happens if UHealth is removed from UnitedHealthcare's network?

Accepted Answer

Most patients would pay higher out-of-pocket costs to continue seeing UHealth providers. Patients should contact UnitedHealthcare to understand their out-of-network benefits.

Question 6

What if I have a medical emergency on or after August 1, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of network status, patients will always have access to emergency care at UHealth facilities.

Question 7

What can I do to keep UHealth in my UnitedHealthcare network?

Accepted Answer

Call UnitedHealthcare at the number on the back of your insurance card and let them know how important it is to keep UHealth in-network. You can also contact your employer's HR team to advocate for plan options that include UHealth.

United Healthcare and Preferred Care Network (PCN) Updates

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