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1. Purpose​

This service helps partner organizations identify county-level geographic information based on ZIP code and state. It’s a foundational part of UnitedHealthcare’s quoting system, enabling accurate plan availability, pricing, and benefit details by location. By providing standardized county identifiers, it ensures consistency across quoting and enrollment workflows.

2. Who can use this service​

  • This service is designed for approved UnitedHealthcare partners, including affiliates and organizations involved in quoting and enrollment.
  • It’s intended for business teams and technical implementers who integrate their systems with UnitedHealthcare’s quoting tools.
  • It is not available for general public use and requires coordination through official partner channels.

3. What information is available​

The service provides high-level geographic data, including:

  • County names associated with a ZIP code and state.
  • Standardized county codes (used internally to link geographic data with plan offerings).
  • This data supports broader quoting capabilities, such as:
    • Plan availability by region
    • Pricing details for specific counties
    • Benefit summaries tied to geographic location

4. Benefits of this service​

  • Simplifies geographic integration: Partners don’t need to maintain their own county databases.
  • Ensures consistency: Standardized codes help align plan data across quoting tools.
  • Supports end-to-end quoting workflows: Integrates seamlessly with other services for plan details, pricing, and proposal generation.

5. Example uses​

  • A partner tool identifies available health plans for a ZIP code by first retrieving county information, then calling related services for plan details.
  • A quoting platform uses county codes to fetch pricing and benefit data, assembling a complete proposal for a business client.
  • Marketing teams can explain how the system adapts to local regions without revealing technical details, using county data to personalize plan offerings.

6. Important notes​

  • Dynamic Content: Plan availability may change over time. Regular updates and communication with your carrier partner are recommended.
  • Access requires a formal partnership with UnitedHealthcare and is not self-service.
  • Support: Relationship managers and onboarding coordinators are available to assist with setup and integration.
  • Part of a Suite: This service complements other quoting tools (e.g., plan benefits by state, rates by group) but can be used independently.
  • This summary excludes technical details such as authentication, data formats, error codes, and endpoint URLs.
  • This overview is intended for marketing, onboarding, and public-facing materials and reflects the service’s high-level purpose and value.