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UnitedHealthcare has announced a significant expansion of its Individual & Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans, now offering coverage in 30 states. This increase includes new coverage areas in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming, as well as additional counties in 13 other states.

UnitedHealthcare today announced a $335,000 commitment in funding to Idaho organizations to help close gaps in care among underserved communities, including people in rural areas, individuals with chronic conditions and seniors.

UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, featuring more choice, broad access to care and stability in the most popular benefits to meet the evolving and varied needs of Medicare consumers.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accreditation is in recognition of UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to providing high-quality, equitable health care to its members.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico today announced a $250,000 investment in school-based health care provider Goodside Health to expand access to integrated physical and behavioral health care services to 50 New Mexico schools.

UnitedHealthcare has awarded $114,500 to seven organizations aimed at improving health outcomes across Iowa. The investments are part of UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to addressing the key social drivers that influence health and make a positive impact on the lives of underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina announced it has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida has been selected to serve Medicaid members in three regions in collaboration with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Members in 30 counties will be able to access UnitedHealthcare services, providers and benefits through 2030.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island has been selected by the State of Rhode Island to serve Medicaid members through the Medicaid Managed Care Services (MMCS) program. UnitedHealthcare has served Rhode Islanders through the MMCS program since 1993; this contract award will continue to provide access to UnitedHealthcare coverage and services through 2030.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas has announced a $1 million investment in school-based health care provider Goodside Health to conduct EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) wellness events in 200 schools located throughout Texas.

UnitedHealthcare Community & State of Iowa has announced a $1.5 million investment in school-based telehealth to expand access to mental health care for K-12 students in Iowa.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been selected by the State of Kansas as one of three managed care organizations to administer KanCare, the statewide Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

UnitedHealthcare today announced new survey findings from its second annual Student Behavioral Health Report, revealing college students are more likely to self-report they or a roommate/friend encountered high-risk mental or behavioral health concerns in the past year compared to high school students.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan as one of the nine managed care organizations to administer the Comprehensive Health Care Program (CHCP).

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania has provided a $180,000 investment to the United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) to support aging and disability services for adults across the state. UDSF is committed to creating a world where everyone can live their best lives. The nonprofit offers programs and resources to support people who are living with disabilities, aging or are recovering from an injury.

UnitedHealthcare of California’s commercial HMO plan has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This accreditation is granted to organizations that lead the market in working to reduce health care disparities by providing culturally appropriate and quality improvement interventions that serve diverse populations.

UnitedHealthcare Catalyst™, a community-based program that uses data to tackle the highest-priority health challenges in local communities, has just launched in Owensboro with a focus on type 2 diabetes. Together with Audubon Area Community Care Clinic and Girls Inc., the program aims to improve health outcomes in the community through promotion of healthy habits and management of individuals with prediabetes and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes as part of a multiyear collaboration.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s Medicaid agency, has announced its intention to award UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona as one of two organizations to administer its Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) EPD program for individuals who are elderly and/or have a physical disability.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This accreditation is granted to organizations that lead the market in providing culturally and linguistically sensitive services, and work to reduce health care disparities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has announced $200,000 in grant funding to six local organizations supporting children in foster care and transition age youth across the state.

UnitedHealthcare announced its 2024 Individual and Family ACA Marketplace Plans, which feature affordable coverage, convenient access to care and a wide range of benefits in 26 states. Consumers can enroll by visiting uhc.com/exchange during the open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1, 2023, through Jan. 15, 2024.iii

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky has earned Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accreditation is awarded to organizations that meet or exceed rigorous requirements for health equity in the following areas: organizational readiness; race/ethnicity, language, gender identity and sexual orientation; access and availability of language services; practitioner network cultural responsiveness; culturally and linguistically appropriate services programs; and reducing health care disparities.

The UnitedHealthcare Surest™ health plan, which eliminates deductibles and offers clear upfront pricing information to people in advance of treatment, helps members more frequently access preventive care services and lower out-of-pocket costs, according to recent data.1 At the same time, the data shows employers can reduce health care costs by up to 15%, with an average savings of 11%.2

UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans, delivering a simpler member experience with enhanced benefits, broad network access and cost-savings through valuable specialty and prescription drug coverage.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas as one of the seven managed care organizations to administer the Medicaid managed care program STAR+PLUS. UnitedHealthcare will serve members in eight service areas: Bexar, Central Texas, Dallas, Harris, Hidalgo, Northeast Texas, Tarrant and Travis.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan awarded five federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) $100,000 grants to expand access to behavioral health services across the state. The FQHCs include Cherry Health, Family Health Center, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, InterCare Community Health Network and MidMichigan Community Health Services.

The New Mexico Human Services Department has announced its intention to award UnitedHealthcare as one of four organizations to administer Turquoise Care, the state’s Medicaid program, statewide. After contract negotiations conclude, UnitedHealthcare expects its Medicaid offering to be available to members beginning July 1, 2024.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has provided $2.85 million to four organizations working to advance the direct service health workforce in the state. These donations are part of UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of the most underserved and, particularly, the population aging at home.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio announced it was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Washington to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Colorado to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Kansas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to two community-based organizations in Minnesota to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in New York to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Michigan to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Rhode Island to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Pennsylvania to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1.4 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in Massachusetts to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and manages the evolution of HEDIS®, the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care.

UnitedHealthcare CatalystTM, a community-based program that leverages data to drive better health, will launch in Southwest Georgia. Together with Albany Area Primary Health Care and Feeding the Valley Food Bank, the organizations aim to improve health outcomes for individuals with uncontrolled diabetes as part of a multiyear collaboration.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accreditation is granted to organizations that lead the market in providing culturally and linguistically sensitive services, and work to reduce health care disparities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has announced $275,000 in grant funding to three local organizations supporting children in kinship and foster care across the state.

UnitedHealthcare today announced new survey findings revealing college students are more likely to report they or a roommate or friend have encountered mental or behavioral health concerns over the past year, compared to what parents report knowing about their college-age children.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has been recommended by the state of Indiana, Family and Social Services Administration, as one of four managed care organizations to administer its Pathways for Aging (Pathways) program.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Georgia has awarded a $95,000 grant to Step Up Savannah. The grant will support the Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP), a workforce development and resource program working to address multi-generational poverty in Chatham and surrounding counties.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

UnitedHealthcare has introduced UnitedHealthcare Rewards, a new rewards program in which eligible members, including spouses, can use wearable devices to earn up to $1,000 each per year by completing various daily health goals and one-time activities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York has announced a $750,000 investment to support a grant program in collaboration with the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS). Grants will be awarded to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) throughout New York to increase access to care coordinators and care navigators, commonly known as community health care workers or “CHWs” at FQHCs.

More than 5 million UnitedHealthcare® commercial members now have access to virtual behavioral coaching at no added cost.

UnitedHealthcare today announced an investment of over $1.1 million to organizations and initiatives focused on addressing social determinants of health by expanding health care access and improving health equity in New Mexico’s frontier and urban communities. This investment includes over $380,000 in grants previously announced supporting maternity care, food and housing security and behavioral health.

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UnitedHealthcare is now administering AARP Hearing Solutions, helping make it easier and more affordable for millions of Americans to purchase prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.

UnitedHealthcare today announced its 2023 Individual and Family Plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace, which will feature affordable coverage, a wide range of benefits, and a simple service experience in 22 states. Consumers can enroll by visiting www.uhcexchange.com during the open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1, 2022, through Jan. 15, 2023ii.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida with its Health Equity Accreditation. This accreditation is awarded to organizations that lead the market in providing culturally and linguistically sensitive services, and work to reduce health care disparities.

As part of an ongoing effort to address vital social determinants of health across New Mexico, UnitedHealthcare has awarded three New Mexico-based organizations $188,000 in community grants to address behavioral and maternal health in local communities.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas today announced a $5 million investment in The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland (The MAC), a new one-stop-facility offering medical and non-medical services for individuals with disabilities. With UnitedHealthcare’s investment, The MAC will offer an Employment Support Center and a Practice Without Pressure program as part of its integrated service approach to remove two socioeconomic barriers for people with special needs: access to health care and stable employment.

UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2023 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, offering expanded access to consumer-focused plans that deliver a differentiated member experience underscored by better-than-ever ancillary benefits, lower prescription drug costs, and further improvements to core benefits.

UnitedHealthcare has awarded nearly $200,000 in community grants to four organizations to address social determinants of health, including access to affordable housing and food.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska will continue to serve individuals who receive coverage through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD); Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD); Long Term Care (LTC); Foster Care; Select Refugees; Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP); and Medicaid expansion.

UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH), and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.

UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, are celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sept. 11 with a new resource, Happy, Healthy, Hopeful: Stretching Our Food Dollars. The free resource provides important information and resources to help support families who are coping with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, and is available to download at www.grandparentsday.com.

UnitedHealthcare’s Surest offers a new approach to health benefits that removes deductibles and provides clear upfront pricing information to people in advance of treatment. Surest, introduced initially in 2016 as Bind, has the fastest growth rate among UnitedHealthcare’s employer-sponsored plans.

UnitedHealthcare and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH), announced today a $205,000 donation to help eastern Kentucky residents following the devastating flooding that impacted local communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in California to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Nevada to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Washington state to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $2.5 million in Empowering Health grants to 10 community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Oklahoma to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Michigan to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Mississippi to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Virginia to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSEUNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Maryland to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.