Who is authorized to sign an enrollment application for UnitedHealthcare?

The authorization to sign an enrollment application for UnitedHealthcare is specifically granted to the consumer themselves or their authorized legal representative. This ensures that the individual whose coverage is being applied for has control over their own health insurance decisions or that someone legally authorized to act on their behalf, such as a guardian or a power of attorney, is able to manage this aspect of their healthcare.

This approach protects the consumer's rights and ensures that they are personally aware of and consent to the details of the insurance policy they are entering into. Other individuals, such as family members who are not designated as legal representatives or agents, do not have the authority to sign on behalf of the consumer without explicit legal empowerment. Similarly, non-legal representatives, like a certified public accountant, do not have the authorization unless they are named as a legal representative in a specific capacity concerning healthcare decisions.