IMPORTANT NOTICE: End of COVID-19 PHE

Mar. 2023Important Notices
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Biden Administration has announced that the COVID-19 PHE is expected to end on May 11, 2023. Some benefits or flexibilities made available during the PHE will expire on that date. UPMC Health Plan will update this Appendix A with more information about expiring benefits prior to the end of the PHE.

Recent Announcements

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care centers opening

UPMC has formed a joint venture with GoHealth Urgent Care. MedExpress locations in PA and WV and UPMC Urgent Care and Express Care centers are transitioning to UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care centers.
Jun. 2025Important Notices

Fostering Trust in Vaccinations Through Shared Decision Making

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Thursday, September 11, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of fostering trust in vaccinations through shared decision making.
May 2025Education/Webinars

Pause in Prior Authorization Policies

On April 1, 2025, we announced that UPMC Health Plan would start requiring prior authorization for certain services. Please note that we are delaying or changing the implementation of prior authorization for some of these services, as described below.
May 2025Important Notices