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Advance Notification and Clinical Submission Requirements

Advance notification 

Advance notification is the first step in to determining member coverage based on medical necessity. Prior authorization may still be required. Please see individual plan information below for specific requirements.

Advance notifications can be submitted to UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal.

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Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Visit the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Colorado Prior Authorization page for a comprehensive list of prior authorization requirements. 

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Behavioral Health Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Behavioral Health Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Predeterminations are requests that services or treatments be approved before they have been received (also known as preservice claim determinations).  If you would like to request a Predetermination, please fill the below form and attach it to your UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal submission with supporting clinical.  The specifics on supporting clinical can be found under the Prior Authorization and Notification section of this website.  Or you can fax the form and clinical to 845-249-2932.

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

Current Prior Authorization Requirements

Previous Prior Authorization Requirements

For UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, please visit our Health Plans by State section and select the appropriate state, then Community Plan to view current lists. 

For UnitedHealthcare Special Needs Plans, view the Medicare Advantage requirement list found lower on this page. 

Additional resources

To submit and manage your prior authorizations, please sign in to the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal.