As of April 14, 2026 UnitedHealthcare members have in-network access to White River Health providers and facilities. Follow the link to learn how more.
We are pleased to share that White River Health (WRH) has reached new agreements with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) for both commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. WRH has secured a two-year agreement for commercial plans and an extension through December 31, 2026, for Medicare Advantage.
Patients should continue scheduling and seeking care as they normally would. Although there was a short period when WRH was out-of-network with UHC, because of the new agreements, any care you received during that time will be covered at your in-network rate.
While the MA agreement is an extension and not yet a long-term solution, it ensures stability through the end of the year and gives patients time to make informed decisions during the upcoming annual enrollment period.
White River Health proudly advocated for a contract with the nation’s largest health insurer that more accurately reflects the cost of delivering care in our community. We believe it is essential to secure agreements that support our patients, caregivers, and the long-term strength of local healthcare.
Our priority is, and always will be, the patients and communities we serve.
If you have questions or need assistance, our team is here to help. Please call (870) 262-3777.
White River Health has reached new agreements with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) for hospital and facility-based services. These agreements include a two-year contract for commercial plans (employer-sponsored and ACA Marketplace plans) and an extension of the Medicare Advantage contract through December 31, 2026. Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare insurance may continue to receive care with White River Health at in-network rates effective immediately.
This agreement applies to all services at White River Health including hospital and provider services.
As of April 14, 2026, UnitedHealthcare members have in-network access to White River Health providers and facilities. Patients can continue receiving care without disruption, and appointments and services will proceed as scheduled
If your health insurance is through UnitedHealthcare, you may seek care at White River Health facilities and with White River Health providers at in-network rates as you normally would.
Patients covered by a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan will continue to have in-network access through the end of the 2026 calendar year, when the contract extension expires. White River Health and UnitedHealthcare will continue to negotiate for a long-term contract in hopes of avoiding further disruption. We will provide timely updates if/when a new long-term agreement is reached.
Although there was a short period when White River Health was out of network with United, because of the new agreements, any care you received during that time will be covered at your in-network rate
Visit whiteriverhealth.org/UHC or call our patient support team at (870) 262-3777 for the latest information.