UHC
Medical abbreviation · Health Insurance
| Stands for | UnitedHealthcare |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
UHC stands for UnitedHealthcare, a health insurance abbreviation.
Health insurance business of UnitedHealth Group, the largest US health insurer by revenue and membership, offering employer, individual, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans. The company is based in Minnesota.
Example: UHC requires prior authorization for the MRI; the request was submitted today.
Usage notes
UnitedHealth Group also owns Optum, which includes the OptumRx pharmacy benefit manager, a large network of physician practices and health data services. Its 2022 acquisition of Change Healthcare was followed by a 2024 cyberattack that disrupted claims processing nationwide. The brand is written as one word, UnitedHealthcare.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.