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Updates on UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Services

By ICS Staff · January 10, 20254 min read

Prior Authorization Form — Updates on UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Services

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In August 2024, after UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) announced the prior-authorization requirement for its Medicare Advantage and AARP® Medicare Advantage plans, the Illinois Chiropractic Society and other chiropractic advocacy groups began extensive advocacy efforts:

Even with these significant efforts and the efforts of other national associations, UHC/Optum has opted to only slightly modify their prior authorization requirements for chiropractic, physical, occupational, and speech therapy services under UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) Medicare Advantage and AARP® Medicare Advantage plans (announcement).

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The Illinois Chiropractic Society staff works collaboratively on many topics to bring the most comprehensive and relevant information to our members. We have over 60 years of chiropractic experience and understand the heartbeat of the profession. We all look forward to providing relevant information to our members for years to come.