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Electronic Plan Communications Consent

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What it is

The agreement establishes a mechanism for delivering required plan communications electronically, including plan documents, legal notices, explanation of benefits, and privacy notices, when the user has given permission, with the right to revert to paper delivery at any time.

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This analysis describes what UnitedHealthcare's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision governs electronic delivery of regulated communications, including explanation of benefits and privacy notices, which are subject to federal and state insurance requirements. The provision states that users may revert to paper delivery at any time and that changes may take up to seven business days to process.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the company may deliver required plan communications electronically, including plan documents, legal notices, benefit decisions, and privacy notices, when user permission is provided. Users retain the right to request paper delivery at any time through the member website, mobile application, or by calling the member number on their ID card.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Log in to the member website or mobile application and update communication preferences to select paper delivery, or call the member number on your ID card to request paper communications. Changes may take up to seven business days to process.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Certain laws require that we give specific information to you in writing. We may send Required Plan Communications electronically when you give us permission. Not all Communications require permission before sending. This Notice only applies when permission is required. You may change your mind at any time, and we will send paper communications to you. These Communications may include: Plan documents and legal notices. Benefit decisions, such as Explanation of Benefits. Privacy notices.

Excerpt from UnitedHealthcare's Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Electronic delivery of required plan communications engages applicable state insurance regulations, CMS requirements for Medicare and ACA marketplace plans, and ERISA disclosure requirements for employer-sponsored plans.

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Applicable agencies

  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
UnitedHealthcare Terms of Use
Entity
UnitedHealthcare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074312
Document ID
CA-D-00602
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7cf3348b52e7154c4da3933e8101eb058736f1cc55bf6479829269dce0cc659a
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: UnitedHealthcare
Document: UnitedHealthcare Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-074312
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:28:28 UTC
SHA-256: 7cf3348b52e7154c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/unitedhealthcare/unitedhealthcare-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-074312/electronic-plan-communications-consent/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does UnitedHealthcare's Electronic Plan Communications Consent clause do?

This provision governs electronic delivery of regulated communications, including explanation of benefits and privacy notices, which are subject to federal and state insurance requirements. The provision states that users may revert to paper delivery at any time and that changes may take up to seven business days to process.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the company may deliver required plan communications electronically, including plan documents, legal notices, benefit decisions, and privacy notices, when user permission is provided. Users retain the right to request paper delivery at any time through the member website, mobile application, or by calling the member number on their ID card.

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