
UMR has two distinct fax numbers, one for predetermination and one for provider claims. UMR is UnitedHealthcare's TPA arm.
Who This Page Is For
Providers submitting predetermination requests or claims to UMR, the third-party administrator for self-funded employer health plans. Confirm which of the two purposes applies before choosing a number.
UMR publishes two distinct, purpose-specific fax numbers, both printed directly on its own official cover sheets. Predetermination requests fax to 877-442-1102. Provider claims submission uses a separate number, 877-291-3247. UMR operates as UnitedHealthcare's third-party administrator arm handling self-funded employer plans, but maintains its own claims process distinct from standard UnitedHealthcare plans.
Fax numbers verified October 20, 2026.
The 877-442-1102 cover sheet is specifically for predetermination, not a general prior authorization route. For prior authorization requirements, contact the benefits department using the phone number on the member's medical ID card. A predetermination review does not guarantee benefits.
Use UMR's official fax cover sheet for the relevant purpose, available on umr.com, and include the member ID and group number.
Several other health and life insurers follow a similar pattern. Our directory also covers UnitedHealthcare's fax numbers, how to fax Unum, the Aetna fax page, MetLife's claims fax, sending a fax to Aflac, and Cigna's fax number, each with its own destination and audience notes.
877-442-1102 is specifically for predetermination requests, while 877-291-3247 is for provider claims submission. Do not treat the predetermination number as a general prior authorization route. For prior authorization requirements, contact the benefits department using the number on the member's medical ID card. See UMR's official predetermination cover sheet.
UMR operates as UnitedHealthcare's third-party administrator arm, handling self-funded employer plans, but it maintains its own separate fax numbers and claims process from standard UnitedHealthcare plans.
