Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001

Summary: UnitedHealth Group (UHG) supports the proposed rule to streamline and standardize electronic prior authorization for drugs across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid/CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. While supportive of the goals, UHG advocates for a nuanced approach that includes multi-standard support, a longer implementation timeline, and the retention of uniform reporting deadlines to ensure scalable and manageable adoption.