If you have taken insurance from United Healthcare and have received your new UHC card, activating it is an essential step. Activating this card is not only necessary to access your healthcare services smoothly but also ensures that your insurance benefits are activated. 

Things required to activate UHC card

Before activating the UHC card, make sure you have the following things available:

  1. UHC Card: You need your new United Healthcare card.
  2. Member ID Number: This is printed on your card.
  3. Internet Connection: You will need a stable internet connection.
  4. UHC Account Information: You will need to create an account at UHC if you already have one.

Steps to Activate UHC Card Online

Step 1: Visit the website of UHC

First of all, open a browser on your computer, laptop, or mobile and visit the website of UHC. The URL of the website is: activate.uhc.com.

Step 2: Login or create a new account

  • If you already have a UHC account, login with your username and password.
  • If you do not have an account, click on the "Register Now" option.
    • Fill in your member ID, date of birth, and other personal information.
    • Create a secure password and complete the process.

Step 3: Choose the option to activate the card

After logging in, you will see the option "Activate Card". Click on it.

Step 4: Enter the card details

  • Enter the Member ID number on your UHC card and other required details.
  • Next, click on the “Submit” button.

Step 5: Confirm

If all the information is correct, you will see a confirmation message. This will confirm that your UHC card has been successfully activated.

Activating UHC card through mobile app

UHC’s mobile app is also an easy way to activate the card.

  1. Download the mobile app: Download the “UnitedHealthcare” app from the app store on your iOS or Android device.
  2. Login or Register: Login to the app or create a new account.
  3. Activate card: Tap the “Activate Card” option and fill in the required information.
  4. Get Confirmation: After completing the process, you will get the activation confirmation on the app.

Benefits of activating UHC card

  1. Convenient Health Services: Once your card is activated, you can avail doctor visits, medical tests, and other healthcare services.
  2. Confirmation of insurance coverage: An active card ensures that your insurance coverage is current.
  3. Access to online services: With an activated card, you can access all of UHC’s online services, such as checking claim status, accessing health information, and more.

conclusion

Activating a UHC card online is a simple and quick process. This process ensures full use of your insurance benefits and gives you instant access to medical services. If you face any issues, UHC's customer service team is always ready to assist you AT activate.uhc.com.

Activate your UHC card today and start enjoying the benefits of your health insurance!