UT Health East Texas and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) have agreed to extend their current agreement for 45 days, to October 15, while discussion continue toward a new multi-year agreement. During this extension period, UT Health East Texas hospitals, clinics and employed providers will remain in-network for UHC members.
As caregivers, nothing is more important to us than ensuring East Texans have access to the care they need from the providers and healthcare teams they know and trust.
Over the past several months, UT Health East Texas and UnitedHealthcare have been engaged in good faith discussions regarding a new agreement. While that is continuing, the extension provides additional time to finalize remaining details while maintaining uninterrupted access to care for patients.
What patients need to know
- UT Health East Texas remains in-network with UnitedHealthcare during the extension period to October 15.
- Patients may continue receiving care from UT Health East Texas hospitals, clinics and employed providers as they do today.
- Scheduled appointments, treatments and procedures are not affected.
- Negotiations remain ongoing as both organizations work toward a long-term agreement.
We understand patients may have questions and appreciate the patience and trust of the communities we serve. We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Frequently asked questions
You may have coverage through UnitedHealthcare. UT Health East Texas and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to extend their current agreement for 45 days while negotiations continue toward a new multi-year contract.
Yes. UT Health East Texas hospitals, clinics and employed providers remain in-network with UnitedHealthcare during the extension period.
No. Scheduled appointments, treatments and procedures should continue as planned.
The extension provides additional time to finalize remaining contract details and complete negotiations while maintaining uninterrupted access to care for patients.
No. Patients do not need to take any action at this time. UT Health East Texas remains in-network with UnitedHealthcare during the extension period.
Negotiations remain ongoing, and both organizations are working toward a long-term agreement. Additional updates will be provided as needed.
The latest information regarding negotiations with UnitedHealthcare will be available on this webpage. Updates will be shared if there are significant developments