Join the UnitedHealthcare network of health care facilities and hospitals. This page will walk you through the process of credentialing and provide resources.
Thank you for your interest in joining the UnitedHealthcare network. We’re here to help make the process as easy possible. Our improved onboarding tool, Onboard Pro, located in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal, is the first step to request participation in our network.
You can view real-time status updates on your application to join the UnitedHealthcare network of hospitals and facilities in Onboard Pro. Once signed in, you'll be able to see the dashboard, which shows projected completion dates for both contracting and credentialing. If you need additional help, please connect with us 24/7 through chat.
No. All individual health care professionals associated with any participating UnitedHealthcare network of hospitals and facilities must go through the credentialing and contracting process. A facility contract does not include the health care professionals working there.
Yes. Your contract with us can be renegotiated or terminated. Contact your network manager to begin the process or get more information.
Yes. Since Onboard Pro currently only handles single-state requests, you’ll need to submit individual applications for each state.
UnitedHealthcare automatically starts the process when you approach the 3-year credentialing cycle. If you maintain a complete and current data attestation every 120 days, there's nothing more you need to do.