UnitedHealthcare & Providence Health Systems | 10.14.2026
For those with UnitedHealthcare plans, please take note of the following network update between United and Providence (from United):
Providence’s hospitals and providers in Oregon and Washington will no longer be in UnitedHealthcare’s network for people enrolled in the following plans, effective Jan. 1, 2027:
UnitedHealthcare Individual Medicare Advantage plans
Group Retiree plans
Chronic Special Needs Plans (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in the following plans are not impacted:
Employer-sponsored commercial plans in Oregon and Washington
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) in Washington
Medicare Supplement plans
This will affect many people across the Portland Metro area; please see United’s press release for full details.
If you are affected by this network change, we suggest taking the following actions:
Gather provider and prescription information
Please note: Several network changes within the market have impacted brokers and agents as inquiries come in heavier than usual. We understand anxiety is high and appreciate your patience. Please remember the enrollment period closes on December 7th; if you are not able to book an appointment right away, the timeframe remains the same - and changes are all effective January 1, 2027.
