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Get Rates Status Detail API v2 API Overview

1. Purpose​

This service helps partners quickly access pricing status information for health and related benefit plans tailored to specific employer groups when making calls to Get Plan Rates by Group V2. It supports a wide range of small-business offerings, including medical, prescription (Rx), dental, vision, and life insurance plans. The service brings these categories together so partners can view a complete picture of available options for a group.

2. Who can use this service​

This service is designed to support Get Plan Rates by Group V2 for:

  • 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, non-technical summaries of:

  • Plan details and pricing: Overview of available products and associated costs for a specific group.
  • Coverage categories: Includes traditional medical and Rx plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and specialized offerings like level-funded plans.
  • Meta-information: Reference markers that help track requests and responses without exposing sensitive data.

4. Benefits of this service​

  • Instant access to up-to-date plan and pricing information.
  • Centralized source for small-business offerings, reducing manual effort.
  • Improved client conversations by enabling partners to focus on advising rather than searching for data.
  • Easy integration into quoting tools, comparison platforms, and customer portals.

5. Example uses​

  • A broker uses a quoting system to compare plan options for a client, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • A partner’s internal tool auto-populates benefit comparisons when a group is selected, streamlining the sales process.
  • A third-party site displays relevant offerings and pricing based on employer filters like state or industry.
  • During onboarding, a partner provides basic info to activate access, after which their system can begin retrieving plan data.

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.