Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a UnitedHealthcare online account can make it easier to manage your health plan from a computer or mobile device. Once registered, eligible members can use their online account to review benefits, check claims, find in-network providers and access a digital health plan ID card.
UnitedHealthcare recommends registering through myuhc.com or the UnitedHealthcare mobile app.
UnitedHealthcare sign up is the process of creating an online member account with UnitedHealthcare. The exact registration information can vary depending on the type of UnitedHealthcare plan you have.
For many employer-sponsored members, myuhc.com provides access to plan information, claims, providers and ID-card features.
Before starting, keep your UnitedHealthcare information available. Depending on your plan, you may need information such as:
UnitedHealthcare member ID
Date of birth
Personal information
Email address
Contact information
A secure password
UnitedHealthcare materials recommend having your member ID card available when registering.
Open a browser and go to myuhc.com.
Look for the option to Register Now if you are a new user.
UnitedHealthcare's member materials specifically direct members to myuhc.com and the Register Now option to create an account.
Follow the registration form and provide the requested information.
Make sure your information matches the details associated with your UnitedHealthcare health plan.
Choose the requested login credentials.
Create a strong, unique password and avoid using easily guessed information.
Enter your email address and other requested contact information.
UnitedHealthcare may use your contact information for account verification and communications.
Follow the verification instructions shown during registration. Depending on your account, verification may involve email, phone or text.
UnitedHealthcare registration materials explain that contact information and security questions may be part of the account setup process.
Review the information you entered and complete the registration process.
After your account is successfully created, you can sign in and access the features available with your particular UnitedHealthcare plan.
Your online account can provide access to several useful health-plan features.
Depending on your plan, you may be able to:
Find doctors and other in-network providers
Review your benefits
Check claim information
View plan documents
Access a digital member ID card
Check plan balances
Review coverage information
Manage certain account preferences
UnitedHealthcare states that myuhc.com can be used to find providers, see what's covered, view claims and access or print an ID card.
You can also use the UnitedHealthcare mobile app to manage your account.
UnitedHealthcare's member materials state that members can download the app and use it to access features such as provider searches, claims information and a digital health plan ID card.
The general process is:
Download the UnitedHealthcare app.
Open the app.
Select the registration option.
Enter the requested information.
Complete account verification.
Create your login credentials.
Sign in to your account.
Available features can vary according to your plan and account type.
If you are having trouble creating your account, try these basic steps:
Make sure your name, date of birth and member information match your UnitedHealthcare records.
Your UnitedHealthcare member ID card can help you provide the information required during registration.
If registration through the website isn't working, try the official UnitedHealthcare app.
Look for verification messages in your inbox and spam or junk folder.
If you continue to have registration problems, use the customer-service number printed on your UnitedHealthcare member ID card. UnitedHealthcare's support guidance directs members to the number on their ID card for assistance with password resets, technical problems and benefits questions.
Creating an online member account is an account-management service associated with your UnitedHealthcare coverage. It does not replace your health insurance plan or change the benefits provided under your plan.
Your actual coverage, costs and available services depend on the specific UnitedHealthcare plan you have.
Visit myuhc.com, select Register Now, and follow the registration instructions. Have your UnitedHealthcare member ID card available.
The information varies by plan, but you may need your member ID, personal information, date of birth and email address.
Yes. UnitedHealthcare provides a mobile app that can be used to access your health plan and, where supported, register or sign in to your account.
Depending on your plan, you may be able to view benefits, claims, providers, plan information and a digital member ID card.
Check that the information you're entering matches your UnitedHealthcare records. If the problem continues, contact the customer-service number on your member ID card.
The UnitedHealthcare sign up process gives eligible members a convenient way to manage their health plan online. Start at myuhc.com, select the registration option, provide the requested information, complete verification and create your login credentials.
Once registered, you can use the available online tools to review your benefits, claims, providers and other plan information. Always use official UnitedHealthcare websites or the official mobile app when entering personal health-plan information.