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Footnotes Service Overview

1. Purpose​

The Footnotes Service provides access to important disclaimers and informational notes related to various health and insurance products. These footnotes help clarify plan details, coverage terms, and other essential information for users considering or managing UnitedHealthcare and Oxford products.

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 offers high-level disclaimers and informational notes for the following product categories:

  • Medical plans
  • Dental plans
  • Vision plans
  • Basic life insurance plans

Disclaimers are available for products offered through UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, and Level Funded platforms. Information is tailored to the type of coverage and the platform selected.

4. Benefits of this service​

  • Transparency: Provides clear, standardized disclaimers to help users understand plan terms and conditions.
  • Convenience: Centralizes access to footnotes for multiple products and platforms.
  • Compliance: Ensures users receive the necessary legal and regulatory information associated with their coverage.

5. Example uses​

  • Brokers preparing proposals for clients can include official disclaimers for each product.
  • Aggregators displaying plan options can show relevant footnotes to help users make informed decisions.
  • Organizations onboarding new partners can use the service to ensure all parties have access to up-to-date disclaimers.

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.