Prior authorization and notification
Here you will find the tools and resources you need to help manage your practice’s notification and prior authorization needs. To submit and manage your prior authorizations, please sign in to the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal. Additional information on prior authorizations is available at UHCprovider.com/priorauth.
Current prior authorization plan requirements
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Complete Care
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Developmentally Disabled
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Long-Term Care
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (Dual Special Needs Plan) Prior Authorization Requirements
The Cardiology Prior Authorization and Notification programs support the consistent use of evidence-based, professional guidelines for cardiology procedures. They were designed with the help of physician advisory groups to encourage appropriate and rational use of cardiology services. Using them helps reduce risks to patients and improves the quality, safety and appropriate use of cardiac procedures.
Using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for all eligible UnitedHealthcare transactions can help your organization improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase cash flow.
The Oncology Prior Authorization and Notification programs aim to increase quality and patient safety by increasing compliance with evidence-based standards of care.
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Complete Care
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Mar. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Feb. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Oct. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Aug. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective July 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective June 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective May 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective April 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective March 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Jan. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Oct. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Sept. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Aug. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective Jul. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona CC - Effective May 1, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Developmentally Disabled
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Mar. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Feb. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Oct. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Aug 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective July 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective June 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective May 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective April 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective March 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Jan. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Dec. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Oct. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Sept. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Aug. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective Jul. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona DD - Effective May 1, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Long-Term Care
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Mar. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Feb. 1, 2025
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Oct. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective July 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective July 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective June 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective May 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective April 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective March. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Jan. 1, 2024
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Oct. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Sept. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Aug. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective Jul. 1, 2023
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Prior Authorization Arizona LTC - Effective May 1, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
The Radiology Prior Authorization and Notification programs support the consistent use of evidence-based, professional guidelines for diagnostic imaging procedures. They help reduce risks to patients and improve the quality, safety and appropriate use of imaging procedures.

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