Operating
Change in benefits payable
Year-over-year, this metric declined by 90.1%, from $2.99B to $296.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher unpaid claims, which can be a source of cash, while a decrease indicates faster settlement of claims.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in the liability for medical claims incurred but not yet paid to providers. This is a critical indic...
Peer comparison
Highly specific to health insurers; peers like UnitedHealth or CVS Health report similar metrics.
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change_in_benefits_payableHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $118.00M | $839.00M | $3.85B | $180.00M | $163.00M | $0.00 | $2.47B | $1.43B | $2.07B | $1.46B | $268.00M | $2.99B | $1.38B | $1.81B | $0.00 | $296.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +611.0% | +358.8% | -95.3% | -9.4% | -100.0% | — | -42.1% | +44.8% | -29.5% | -81.6% | >999% | -54.0% | +31.1% | -100.0% | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +52.5% | -80.6% | — | -35.9% | +776.7% | -16.1% | +2.0% | — | +44.7% | — | +23.9% | -100.0% | -90.1% |
Range$0.00 – $3.85B
CAGR+27.8%
Avg YoY Growth+57.7%
Median YoY Growth-7.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UnitedHealth Group's change in benefits payable?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported change in benefits payable of $296.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has UnitedHealth Group's change in benefits payable changed year-over-year?
- UnitedHealth Group's change in benefits payable decreased by 90.1% year-over-year, from $2.99B to $296.00M.
- What does change in benefits payable mean?
- The change in the amount of money owed to healthcare providers for services already rendered.