• VALIDATION
  • DETAILS
  • ACTION
  • HUMAN

How to check medical service authorization with your AI

Connect Optum Eligibility to your AI client once. From then on, you can ask about coverage requirements for any procedure.

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Short answer

Does this procedure need prior authorization?

Your AI checks the insurer's rules by pulling specific benefit details for the patient. It identifies if a service requires pre-approval so you don't run into unexpected denials. You'll see the exact requirements for the service in your chat.

The outcomes

What your AI finds

The AI handles the data lookup and gives you these specific results.

VALIDATION

Authorization status

The AI uses opt_get_benefit_details to confirm if a service is covered or if it needs a prior auth request first.

DETAILS

Specific service rules

You get the exact requirements and limitations tied to the patient's specific benefit plan.

ACTION

Submission prep

The AI identifies what documentation or steps are needed to satisfy the insurer's authorization process.

HUMAN

Clinical review

The AI provides the data, but you must make the final decision on whether to submit the auth request.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and Optum's benefit data.

  1. Identify the patient

    Your AI looks up the relevant member information to ensure it's checking the right insurance policy.

    opt_get_benefit_details

  2. Check service rules

    The AI pulls the specific rules for the requested medical procedure from the insurer's database.

    opt_get_benefit_details

  3. Determine auth needs

    It compares the requested service against the plan's benefit rules to see if a prior auth is triggered.

    opt_get_benefit_details

  4. Report findings

    The AI tells you clearly if the service is pre-authorized or if you need to start the approval process.

    opt_get_benefit_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Optum Eligibility check.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text with your actual patient or procedure details.

Optum Eligibility Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WsUZxAOLzbTCsiYdB8nApOBV8aBRy8zhlYZscTLa/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Optum Eligibility capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "optum-eligibility-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WsUZxAOLzbTCsiYdB8nApOBV8aBRy8zhlYZscTLa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Does this patient's plan require prior authorization for an MRI?

  • Check the benefit details for the upcoming outpatient surgery to see if we need approval.

  • Look up the authorization requirements for a physical therapy referral under this member's plan.

  • Tell me if this specific medical service needs prior auth based on the Optum benefit data.

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Start here

Connect Optum Eligibility once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted on our side. You can then use the tool in any MCP-compatible client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI submit the authorization request for me?

    No. The AI only checks the requirements and tells you if an authorization is needed. You must handle the actual submission.

  • 02

    Does the AI change anything in the Optum system?

    No. The AI only reads benefit data. It cannot modify patient records or insurance plans.

  • 03

    What happens if the insurer hasn't updated their rules?

    The AI only reports the data it receives from Optum. It cannot account for real-time changes not reflected in the provided data.

  • 04

    Can I check coverage for a different insurer?

    No. This specific connector is built to work with Optum data.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me the exact cost of the procedure?

    No. The AI focuses on whether the service requires authorization. It does not provide real-time cost estimates.

  • More questions about Optum Eligibility? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Optum Eligibility Connector can do

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