The Broker Compass is designed to help you stay ahead by aligning your outreach with what members are already hearing from UnitedHealthcare—giving you a smart, timely way to deepen engagement with your book of business.
A quarterly guide to key topics UnitedHealthcare is messaging to members, along with the reasons behind those messages and suggested touchpoints you can use throughout the year. This gives you a clear roadmap to leverage your existing materials like videos, flyers, and brochures—in ways that feel relevant and timely to your clients.
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It’s not just about supporting UnitedHealthcare—it’s about helping you build stronger relationships, drive more meaningful conversations, and grow your business with confidence.
Q1
Drive new members to download the UnitedHealthcare® app and create their online member account
Purpose
Welcome members and communicate that UnitedHealthcare is where they can manage their plan, anytime, anywhere.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Review the UHC app download and online account registration steps and help members manage their plan.
Emphasize the importance of selecting a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and highlight how simple the selection process is. Encourage them to confirm their doctor or care facility if in-network, as out‑of‑network care may cost more.
Purpose
Ensure every member has a PCP on file and understands the steps required to make their selection. Some plans will auto‑assign a PCP if not selected within 30 days of enrolling.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Remind members of the need to select a PCP and guide them to the portal for step-by-step instructions and support.
Encourage members to complete the Health Risk
Assessment (HRA) by highlighting its importance
in supporting personalized care and improving
overall health outcomes and get them one step
closer to gaining rewards.
Purpose
Increase member engagement by motivating
them to take the necessary steps to complete the HRA, which helps identify health
risks early and tailor care accordingly.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Communicate the value of completing the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to members. This includes explaining how the HRA helps identify potential health risks early, enables more personalized care and may unlock benefits such as wellness incentives or improved plan support. Encourage members to complete the HRA by guiding them through the process and addressing any questions they may have.
Schedule a checkup with your PCP. Take advantage of the coverage including $0 covered insulin, $0 prescription supplies and $0 coverage on 8 key lab tests and screenings (not valid in MA).
Purpose
It’s important to know that these diabetes-specific benefits can make a meaningful difference for members — helping them stay on top of their health while minimizing out-of-pocket costs.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Educate on diabetes management tools and low-cost prescription options. $0 management reference and benefits.
Encourage members to explore and utilize all available pharmacy offerings.
Purpose
Educate members on how to make the most of their pharmacy benefits. Plans offer members access to a wide range of $0 covered medications — making it easier and more affordable to manage chronic conditions like diabetes, certain heart conditions, mental health issues and more.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Send a reminder to members about their pharmacy needs and available support.
Q2
Virtual Care is positioned as a convenient, high-quality care option for members, accessible via the myUHC app or portal.
Purpose
Drive engagement with UnitedHealthcare as the primary care provider even for virtual care. Enhance member satisfaction and retention by offering flexible, digital-first care. Support by simplifying access and promoting proactive health management.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Share FAQs and benefit guides.
Encourage mothers to schedule and attend postpartum follow-up appointments to ensure their well-being.
Purpose
Support mothers in their post-birth care journey by emphasizing the importance of follow-up appointments and ongoing health check-ins.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Promote available resources and remind members to take advantage of postpartum care support. When requested by member, reference the online member account for information.
Encourage members to access care easily through the plan website.Encourage members to access care easily through the plan website.
Purpose
Highlight the mental health benefits available through their plan, including support for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Promote awareness and usage of mental health resources available in the member’s plan.
Encourage women to schedule and complete recommended health screenings through targeted messaging.
Purpose
Address gaps in care by advancing women’s health, such as mammograms and cervical screenings.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Promote awareness and access to women’s preventive screening services.
Schedule a checkup with PCP. Take advantage of the coverage including $0 covered insulin, $0 prescription supplies and $0 coverage on 8 key lab tests and screenings.
Purpose
It’s important to know that these diabetes-specific benefits can make a meaningful difference for members — helping them stay on top of their health while minimizing out-of-pocket costs.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Educate on diabetes management tools and low-cost prescription options. $0 management reference and benefits.
Q3
Encourage parents to schedule and complete recommended well-child visits for their children.
Purpose
Educate parents on recommended annual screenings for their children to ensure that they are growing and developing as planned.Suggested Broker touchpoint
Suggested Touchpoint
Reinforce back-to-school checkups and digital tool usage.
Encourage members to take full advantage of their dental and vision coverage.
Purpose
Help members maximize their dental and vision benefits for better overall health and preventive care.Â
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Promote preventive care services and highlight the value of dental and vision benefits, including $150 for frames.
Encourage members to review their plan before Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins.
Purpose
Engage members early to prepare for the upcoming plan year.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Educate members on plan changes, what’s new for 2027, key OEP dates and next steps.
Content
Timeline Renewal Video
Get Ready for OEP Video
Get Ready for OEP – PFNY flyer
Get Ready for OEP - PFNY flyer - Spanish
Q4
Educate members on key Open Enrollment Period (OEP) dates and deadlines and encourage members to review their current plan
Purpose
Ensure members understand key dates and deadlines so they don’t miss out on 2027 coverage
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Reinforce key renewal deadlines, highlight important plan benefits and help members know what to expect during OEP.
Video
 Timeline Renewal Video
Get Ready for OEP Video
Get Ready for OEP – PFNY flyer
Get Ready for OEP - PFNY flyer - Spanish
Encourage members to compare plans, update their application and submit their application by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Purpose
Educate members on how to renew and make the process as clear and simple as possible.
Suggested Broker touchpoint
Reach out to your clients to remind them of key dates and deadlines and educate them on making an informed decision for the upcoming plan year
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Thanksgiving | 11/26/26 Closed
Fri | 11/27/26 – 7am–7pm CT
Sun | 11/29/26 Closed
Sat | 10/3/26 – 11/28/26 8am–5pm CT
Mon–Fri |11/30/26 – 12/4/26 7am–12am CT
Sat |12/5/26 – 7am–12am CT
Sun | 12/6/26 – 7am–12am CT
Mon |12/7/26 – 7am–12am CT
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving | 11/26/26 Closed
Fri | 11/27/26 – 7am–7pm CT
Sun | 11/29/26 Closed
