How do I change my name with UnitedHealthcare?

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How to change your name with UnitedHealthcare

Married or divorced and updating your accounts? Here's how UnitedHealthcare takes a name change, from its own help page.

HowThrough HR or by phone

Phone1-866-801-4409

By mailNo: in person or by phone

In person or by phone only. UnitedHealthcare is one of the few that won't change your name online. Call 1-866-801-4409 or visit, and bring your documents.

UnitedHealthcare's steps

Plan through work: tell HR, or call 1-866-801-4409. Other plans: call the number on your member ID card.

Open UnitedHealthcare's page

Have these ready

A copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order (most companies ask for one).
Your updated driver's license or ID, if you have it. Social Security comes first, then the DMV.
Your account number, and the name the account is in now.

Let Sasha handle the letters

Sasha writes and signs your name change letter for UnitedHealthcare and every other company on your list, with your certificate attached. It also keeps track of who's done. The checklist is free.

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Checked against UnitedHealthcare's own page in October 2026. Companies change their process; confirm on their site or by phone before you send anything. Sasha isn't affiliated with UnitedHealthcare.