The UnitedHealthcare Hearing news section delivers provider, product and program updates and tips for using the provider portal to help you and your practice thrive.
On March 7, 2025, you will no longer be able to use email as a recovery method when signing in to the Provider Portal.
2024 opportunities unauthorized at year end
Learn how UnitedHealthcare Hearing has handled your opportunities from 2024 that were not authorized.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Learn more about how to keep your practice and patient information safe from cyberattacks.
Authorized vs. ordered products
Make sure you order only products that are authorized, and the invoice matches the authorization.
Secret Shopper to verify Provider Directory information
To comply with the federal No Surprises Act’s requirements for Provider Directory data accuracy, we have established a formal process for self-audits of our provider directory.
Relate Platinum now available on Preferred Formulary for Medicare Advantage patients
You talked, we listened! We added Relate® Platinum products to the formulary for Preferred Individual Medicare Advantage program plans on August 28.
Secret Shopper to verify Provider Directory information
To comply with the federal No Surprises Act’s requirements for Provider Directory data accuracy, we have established a formal process for self-audits of our provider directory.
Introducing order automation
We’re excited to announce that a new order automation pilot has started. Order automation will help simplify the ordering process and give you more time for what matters most, providing care to patients.
Fraud, Waste and Abuse trainings and monthly sanction monitoring
We’ll send requests to your practices to demonstrate to us your completion of the required annual Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training and monthly Office of Inspector General sanction monitoring.
Product search enhancements in the Provider Portal
Find out how the capability to search for products in the UnitedHealthcare Hearing Provider Portal just got easier.
Important provider portal best practices
Learn more about the UnitedHealthcare Hearing Provider Portal tips to simplify your work from start to finish.
Opportunity management in the portal
Explore the different options and actions to take in the UnitedHealthcare Hearing Provider Portal to ensure you get paid properly.
Claim address for referral requests
Review the process to register patients or request a referral in the provider portal.
What is a taxonomy code?
Learn more about taxonomy codes, how you can change their fields and how to edit them if they’re incorrect.
State-specific clinical requirements for pediatric patients (ages 17 and under)
Make sure you’re complying with your state-specific clinical requirements for medical evaluations and prescriptions prior to dispensing hearing aids to a person under the age of 18.
New consolidated practice and provider demographic change form
Find out when and how to use this new form to make it easier to submit updated information for your practice and/or providers.
Using over-the-counter benefits in 2024
Certain members may use their benefits to purchase over-the-counter hearing aids from uhchearing.com, epichearing.com or aaprhearingsolutions.com.