UnitedHealthcare clarifies new hospital services review process for Medicare Advantage plans
UnitedHealthcare has released a FAQ to clarify its hospital services review process for Medicare Advantage products effective Jan. 1, 2024 under the calendar year 2024 Medicare Advantage final rule. The FAQ explains a policy the insurer posted last November on hospital, emergency and ambulance services, which took effect Jan. 1.
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