Main Line Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach Agreement
Your access to care is protected
Main Line Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new agreement that keeps all Main Line Health hospitals, physicians and specialists in-network.
This means your access to care remains uninterrupted. You can continue scheduling appointments, seeing your current doctors and receiving care at any Main Line Health location exactly as you always have.
What this means for you
- No changes to your coverage: UnitedHealthcare members remain fully in-network at all Main Line Health facilities
- No disruption in treatment: Ongoing care and scheduled procedures will continue as planned
Why this agreement matters
This agreement is a win for patients, families and employers across Southeastern Pennsylvania. It ensures:
- Continued access to high-quality, comprehensive care
- Fair reimbursement that reflects the true cost and complexity of modern healthcare
- Reduction in administrative barriers that can slow or disrupt care
FAQs
Q: What is the update on Main Line Health's negotiations with UnitedHealthcare?
A: Main Line Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new agreement that keeps all Main Line Health hospitals, physicians, and specialists in-network. Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare can continue receiving care at Main Line Health as usual, without disruption.
Q: What does this mean for you?
A: You don't need to take any action. You can continue to see your Main Line Health providers, schedule appointments, and receive care exactly as before. There are no changes to your in-network status or benefits.
Q: Which UnitedHealthcare plans are included?
A: The agreement covers UnitedHealthcare commercial (employer-sponsored and ACA Marketplace) and Medicare Advantage plans. Main Line Health has not historically participated in United's Medicaid plans and will remain out of network with those Medicaid plans.
Q: Which Main Line Health facilities are in-network?
A: All Main Line Health entities are included: Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Main Line HealthCare and all ancillary services.
Q: What changed under the new agreement?
A: The new agreement brings UnitedHealthcare's reimbursement rates more in line with the true cost and complexity of care provided by Main Line Health. It also addresses administrative barriers — including prior authorization requirements — that have created unnecessary challenges for patients and care teams.