September 29, 2023
More patients may be coming to your practice
Last modified: Nov. 22, 2023
Revised resources wording and added link
On Jan. 1, 2024, we’ll be providing benefits for FedEx employees nationwide. This means that you may notice an increase in patients who can access a suite of UnitedHealthcare, Surest and Optum plans and benefits.
What this means for you
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, you may see an increase in patients who now have access to the following:
- UnitedHealthcare health plans
- Optum behavioral health
- Optum pharmacy and Optum specialty pharmacy
- Surest (Your Choice)
- Level 2 (a plan designed to support the unique needs of patients with Type 2 diabetes)
Resources
- Review our frequently asked questions for more information on how this transition could affect you and your practice.
- Review our office ready checklist to get your practice prepared
Not familiar with Surest?
- Surest is now a UnitedHealthcare company
- If you participate in commercial UnitedHealthcare Benefit Plans, you automatically participate in Surest Benefit Plans
- Services provided to Surest customers are reimbursed according to your agreement’s commercial payment appendix
Recognizing the Surest member ID card
Sample member ID card for illustration only; actual information will vary depending on payer, plan and other requirements.
Questions? We’re here to help
- Chat with a live service advocate when you sign in to the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal Contact Us page, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday
- Surest Provider Services 844-368-6661
- UnitedHealthcare Provider Services 877-842-3210
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