UnitedHealthcare to eliminate prior authorization for 30 percent of services
Summary
UnitedHealthcare will stop requiring prior authorization for about 30% of medical services by the end of 2026. This means doctors and patients will not need to get approval from the insurance company before certain treatments or procedures.Key Facts
- UnitedHealthcare is a major health insurance company in the U.S.
- Prior authorization is a process where insurance companies approve medical services before they happen.
- UnitedHealthcare plans to remove this step for nearly one-third of services they cover.
- The change will take place by the end of 2026.
- This move may speed up access to some healthcare services for patients.
- It could also reduce paperwork for doctors and patients.
- UnitedHealthcare’s decision might influence other insurers to change their policies too.
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