Get ready for more Choice Plus network members
Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, 1978 Retired Construction Workers Benefit Trust members will have access to the Choice Plus network.
What this means for you
To view benefits, eligibility, prior authorization requirements and claim updates for these new members, please visit the UnitedHealthcare Shared Services Provider Portal, administered by UMR.
You don’t need to take any action during this transition. To identify 1978 Retired Construction Workers Benefit Trust members, refer to the example member ID card shown below:
Sample member ID card for illustration only; actual information varies depending on payer, plan and other requirements.
The 1978 Retired Construction Workers Benefit Trust members have access to Choice Plus (medical) and UnitedHealthcare/Optum Behavioral Health network benefits. To verify coverage, call 888-830-0179.
Claim submissions
- Mail:
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
P.O. Box 30783
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0783
- Electronic:
EDI Payer ID: 39026
Prior authorization requirements
- Call UnitedHealthcare at 800-897-2187
- Required for all hospital admissions
- Emergency admissions must be reported within 24 hours
Questions? We’re here to help.
Connect with us through chat 24/7 in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal.
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