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Specialty Medical Injectable Drug program updates
UnitedHealthcare·Oncology, Rheumatology, Neurology +3 more·Policy and protocol updates
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 13, 2026
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. The policy directs providers to access the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin for complete details on the program changes.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers must access and review the Medical Benefit Specialty Drug Update Bulletin at the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal to understand updated specialty injectable drug requirements, coverage changes, and any new prior authorization requirements. Update billing procedures and staff training based on bulletin guidance to ensure proper claims processing for specialty injectable drugs.