Frequently asked questions

When you register on myuhc.com, you’ll get 24/7 access to a personalized website that helps you manage your health plan.

myuhc.com has tools¹ to help you:

• Find a physician or hospital
• Find and estimate costs for network care
• See your benefits and what’s covered
• Get information about preventive care
• View claim details and account balances
• Update or manage your account information
• Print temporary ID cards
• Sign up for paperless delivery of your required plan communications.

Take the Site Tour

For details about tools and information available on the member website, you can take a tour with this site demo.

It takes just minutes to register on myuhc.com and get full access to information and tools designed to help you manage your health plan. 

To register, you’ll need to: 

1. Enter the number on your health plan ID card.
   — Don't have your ID card? Use your Social Security number and ZIP code.
   — Just have a flexible spending account or health reimbursement account? When you register, choose "Yes" for an ID card, but use your Social Security number for your Member ID and the FSA or HRA Group/Policy number from your employer.
   
2. Choose a username and password.
3. Enter an email address.
4. Enter a phone number or choose security questions.

That's all there is to it! For your security, we'll send you a confirmation email and a letter via the U.S. mail to the name and address on file.

You must be age 13 or older to use this website. Tools and information may vary based on your plan benefits.

No, your registration stays the same even if you switch employers or if your employer changes group numbers. You will not need to re-register with your new group number or create a new username or password. When you log in with your HealthSafe ID®, you can choose which account you want to see: the old group number account or the new group number account.

Yes. You can view up to 18 months of claim history. Simply sign in with your HealthSafe ID and choose the old group number account to view that detail.

Download on the App Store® or on Google Play® for free.

Yes. You can call the number on your ID card. Write the number down or save it to your phone so you have it handy if you lose your card.

Yes. Sign in to myuhc.com and look on the far left of your personalized home page. The date listed under “Active date” is the day your coverage started.

You can access an ID card using myuhc.com or the UnitedHealthcare app.

If you have a member account:

Sign in to myuhc.com and choose Account Settings at the top right of the screen. You can request and print new ID cards.²

Need help signing in? Call us for help all day, every day, at 1-877-844-4999.

On the UnitedHealthcare app:

Select ID card to view or email your ID card from your smartphone.

If you don't have a member account yet:

Register now with your Social Security number and ZIP code. Don't want to use this information? Call us for help at the phone number above. 

If you only have a flexible spending account (FSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA):

When you register choose "Yes" for an ID card, but use your Social Security number for your Member ID and the FSA or HRA Group/Policy number from your employer. Call us at the number above if you need help. 

You must be age 13 or older to use this website. Tools and information may vary based on your plan benefits. 

While you’re waiting for your ID card to arrive in the mail, you can start exploring what’s available with your plan. Here’s a Waiting for Coverage to Start checklist to use as a guide until your ID card arrives and coverage begins.

When you have your ID card, you can get started by using the New Member Checklist here as a guide.

One of the first steps is to register on myuhc.com. There you’ll be able to access personalized information about your plan. Have your health plan ID card ready – you’ll need the information to register. Then, create a username and password. It’s that easy.

With almost every plan, you’ll pay less when you choose providers in your network. Here are several easy ways to find network doctors, clinics and hospitals.

• If you have your health plan ID card, sign in to myuhc.com. Go to your personalized home page and use the provider search tool to look for doctors, clinics and hospitals in your network. Your search will show you a list of providers, plus you can see cost and quality ratings so you can choose what works best for you.
• If you don’t have your ID card yet, you can still use the provider search tool. Explore the list of doctors, clinics and providers to find one that’s in your network so you’ll be ready when your plan starts.
• If you’re on the go, try the UnitedHealthcare app. You can use it to help search for network doctors, urgent care centers, clinics and hospitals on your smartphone. Even if you’re traveling, at your child’s sporting event or away from home visiting family or friends, a network option may be close by – and UnitedHealthcare app makes it easier to know your options.

Virtual visits are a great way to talk with a doctor, get a diagnosis and even get prescriptions – all online.* To start a Virtual Visit, just sign in to myuhc.com > Virtual Visits. Then select your provider and get your care.

To learn more about how it works, watch this Virtual Visits video before you get started.

*Not available in all states.

Checking your benefits can help you avoid cost surprises, so it’s good to review what’s covered and what’s not before you make an appointment.

• Log in to myuhc.com and go to Benefits & Coverage to review what’s covered under your plan.
• If you want a copy of your coverage documents mailed to you, call the phone number on your health plan ID card and ask us to send you a copy.

If your ID card states "Referrals Required," you'll need an electronic referral from your primary care provider (PCP) before seeking services from another network provider. A referral is when a PCP authorizes a covered person to see a specialist for diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition.  Most often, that means you have to contact your PCP before seeing a specialist.

Not all health plans require a referral, but if your plan does, ask your PCP or clinic for an electronic referral before you visit a specialist. Without this referral, you may pay more or your care may not be covered.

If you don’t know if you need a referral, sign in at myuhc.com > Coverage & Benefits or call the number on your health plan ID card to find out.

Prior authorization means getting approval before you can get access to medication or services. With prior authorization, your health plan agrees to help pay for the service – and it’s important to know that ahead of time. See Common Terms for more definitions to other health insurance words.

Call the toll-free member phone number on your ID card or sign in at myuhc.com > Coverage & Benefits to check if prior authorization is needed.

You can choose to receive your health and account statements online or on paper through the mail.

Go paperless and make managing your health plan easier.

Here’s how to request to receive statements online only:

• Sign in to myuhc.com and go to Account Settings > Change Mailing and Email Preferences.
• You’ll get an email when new documents become available online.
• You can view, download or print at your convenience. 

You can find your claims information easily on myuhc.com.

• Log in and go to Manage My Claims to see a list of your claims and if they’ve been processed.
• You can also call the number on your health plan ID card to talk with a representative about your claims. 

You can find an overview of your HSA details when you log in to myuhc.com.

• Go to Manage My Claims to see your claims status and history.
• Go to Benefits & Coverage to see what’s covered under your plan.

You can also call the number on your health plan ID card to talk with a representative.

You can find a list of network pharmacies on myuhc.com or by using the UnitedHealthcare app.

• Go to Pharmacies & Prescriptions to search for a provider list in your area.

You can also call the member phone number on your health plan ID card to talk with a representative.

You can find prescription medications coverage information for your plan by logging in to myuhc.com.

• Go to Pharmacies & Prescriptions > Prescription Drug List (PDL) to see a list of medications covered under your plan.
• You can also search for a specific prescription medication to find out if it’s covered or what you’ll have to pay out-of-pocket. 

When you switch to a new plan, your prescription coverage may change. To help make sure you continue to get the medications you need, check to see if they’re covered at myuhc.com — or in the UnitedHealthcare app. There, you can also look for details on how to continue getting the same medication or switching to a lower-cost alternative.

We’re always looking out for the safest, most effective and lower cost medication to include with UnitedHealthcare plans. As the options on the market change, you may see changes in covered prescriptions for your plan.

You can use a resource called a prescription drug list (PDL) to check your coverage. It shows you the medications that are covered by your plan. It may also help you understand plan requirements that may affect your coverage for a medication.

Your prescription drug list (PDL) is broken into cost levels called tiers. Choosing medications in lower tiers may save you money. You can talk with your doctor about your PDL and discuss lower cost options to help you find prescriptions that may work with your budget.

Log in to myuhc.com and go to Pharmacies & Prescriptions to review the PDL for your plan.