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Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Introduces Health Plan Delivering Lower Costs and a Patient-Focused Health Care ExperienceUnitedHealthcare has introduced a new health plan that offers consumers in Southwest Arizona personalized and seamless customer support as well as the opportunity to save up to 15% on premiums.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Updates Business Outlook Ahead of Investor ConferenceUnitedHealth Group issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on November 30, beginning at 8 a.m. ET.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Offer Comprehensive Massachusetts One Care Benefit PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts is now offering One Care for people eligible for both Medicare and MassHealth living in Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester, Hampshire, Franklin, and Middlesex counties and parts of Essex County.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group to Host 2021 Investor ConferenceUnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island Provided $110,000 to Support Children’s HealthUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has provided $110,000 in investments in the past several months to community-based organizations in Rhode Island to support children and their families with health education, advocacy and healthy meals.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Partners With Harris-Stowe State University to Create New Bioinformatics ProgramThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to Harris-Stowe State University to create a bioinformatics program for undergraduate students at the historically Black university located in St. Louis.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for 23rd Consecutive YearUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2021 in the Health Care Equipment and Services Industry Group.Press ReleaseA Record Number of Americans Surveyed Say They Are Prepared to Select a Health Plan During Open EnrollmentMost Americans said they are prepared to select a health plan during this year’s open enrollment season, while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spur interest in virtual care for medical services and digital fitness apps to help people pursue at-home fitness routines.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Grant to Children’s National Hospital to Address Health Needs of Youth in Communities With Fewer ResourcesThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a three-year, $3.4 million grant to Children’s National Hospital to improve access to health care for school-aged children in Washington, D.C.’s most under-resourced communities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly DividendThe UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on December 14, 2021, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 6, 2021.Press ReleaseMinnesota Department of Human Services Chooses UnitedHealthcare to Serve Individuals Covered by MedicaidThe Minnesota Department of Human Services, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota to administer its Medicaid program, effective January 1, 2022.Press Release2022 Individual and Family Plans From UnitedHealthcare Are Available on the Health Insurance Marketplaces in 18 States Offering New, Affordable BenefitsUnitedHealthcare® today announced its 2022 Individual and Family plans, which feature affordable coverage, new benefits, and a simplified enrollment and member service experience.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare and UWH of North Carolina to Address Maternal Health Needs With Group Prenatal Care InitiativeUnitedHealthcare and UWH of North Carolina, an affiliated medical practice of Unified Women’s Healthcare, today announced an initiative using the group prenatal care model, CenteringPregnancy, to improve outcomes and reduce racial and social disparities among mothers in North Carolina by providing access to quality maternal care.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri Awards $500,000 to Address Health EquityUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has awarded $500,000 in grants to community-based organizations in Missouri to expand access to care, support maternal and child health and address the social determinants of health for individuals and underserved communities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Launch New Virtual-First Health Plan to Help People Access a Dedicated Care Team 24/7 and Obtain Quality Care at a Lower CostUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, announced the launch of NavigateNOW, a virtual-first health plan that offers an integrated approach to provide care both virtually and in-person.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter 2021 PerformanceConsistent, well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the third quarter 2021.Press ReleaseSSM Health and Optum Launch Innovative Collaboration to Make Quality Care More Accessible and AffordableSSM Health and Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced an innovative collaboration focused on making quality care more accessible and affordable for people across the Midwest.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare’s 2022 Medicare Plans Shaped by Consumer Expectations for Value, Choice and ExperienceUnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2022 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, offering expanded access to plans with differentiated value, simple and affordable benefit design and an unparalleled member experience – all defined by what consumers say matters to them most.Press ReleaseGenoa Healthcare Opens 600th Pharmacy Serving Community Mental Health NeedsGenoa Healthcare, the leading provider of pharmacy services for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and other complex, chronic conditions, has opened its 600th pharmacy amid a growing need for mental health and addiction services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Offer Millions of Members Year-Long Access to Apple Fitness+ at No Additional CostUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has expanded its work with Apple to provide millions of members with access — at no additional cost — to Apple Fitness+, the first fitness service built entirely around Apple Watch®.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 14, 2021, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Donates $4.5 Million to Advance Health Equity Among Underserved Communities Across OklahomaUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), including the United Health Foundation and UnitedHealthcare, is donating a total of $4.5 million to increase access to health care, improve health outcomes and support communities across Oklahoma.Press ReleaseOptumHealth Education Launches LGBTQ+ Education Program for ProvidersOptumHealth Education, in partnership with OutCare Health, has launched an accredited, no-cost, and publicly available education program to teach health care professionals about the unique health care needs and disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop Celebrate Grandparents Day with New Resources to Help Families Grow in Healthy WaysUnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, are celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sept. 12 with a new "Grandparents Are Grand!" guidebook.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Louisiana Affected by Hurricane IdaThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), along with its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses announced today a $1 million donation to help Louisiana residents recover and rebuild following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida.Press ReleaseState of Nevada Selects UnitedHealthcare to Serve its Medicaid BeneficiariesThe state of Nevada has selected Health Plan of Nevada, a UnitedHealthcare company, as one of four managed care organizations to administer its Medicaid program in the counties of Clark and Washoe, effective Jan. 1, 2022.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly DividendThe UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on September 21, 2021, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 13, 2021.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare and Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care Focus on Health Equity in Maternal Health OutcomesInitiative will address racial disparities by providing maternal hypertension and hemorrhage simulation training in 49 hospitals, and testing remote patient monitoring for expectant mothers through Regional One HealthPress ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Launches $3.3 Million Partnership with North Olympic Healthcare Network to Improve Behavioral Health Care on the Olympic PeninsulaThree-year grant partnership aimed at improving behavioral and primary health care access for students and adults.Press ReleaseEmpowering Health Grants Help Expand Access to CareUnitedHealthcare is awarding $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants across 18 states and the District of Columbia to help address these needs for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Provide Millions of Members with Year-Long Access to the Peloton AppUnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), and Peloton (Nasdaq: PTON) are working together to provide millions of Americans with access — at no additional cost — to classes that can help improve their overall fitness and well-being, the first such relationship between Peloton and a health plan.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter ResultsStrong and diversified growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the second quarter 2021.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Introduces the Use of Predictive Analytics to Expand its Capabilities to Address Social Determinants of HealthUnitedHealthcare has introduced the use of predictive analytics to help improve well-being, lower costs and drive engagement in clinical-intervention programs by addressing social determinants of health for people in some employer-sponsored benefit plans.Press ReleaseOptum Awards $1.4 Million in Maternal Health Grants to Five Community OrganizationsOptum has awarded $1.4 million in maternal health grants and will provide pro bono services to five community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and increasing health care access for underserved populations.Press ReleaseNew Health Disparities Report Reveals Urgent Need to Address Maternal Mortality, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Food Insecurity in the U.S.Widespread health disparities persisted across racial, ethnic, gender, geographic and educational lines before COVID-19 pandemic, according to America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 15, 2021, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.Press ReleaseOptum Addresses Clinician Shortage in Hemet and Makes it Easier to Access Health Care ServicesNew clinic, pharmacy and community center makes it easier for people to get health care services under one roof.Press ReleaseNew Optum Mobile Clinic Brings Health Care to Utahns Where They Live and WorkOptum Care Network Utah, a part of information and technology-enabled health services business Optum, is making it easier for patients to receive preventive and wellness care with the launch of its new Optum Mobile Clinic.Press ReleaseRory McIlroy Helps UnitedHealthcare Launch Effort to Encourage Healthier Habits for Americans and Break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for the Most Pledges Received for a Health Campaign in One MonthUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is encouraging Americans to make health a priority with the 2021 Step Up for Summer Sweepstakes and World Record Challenge.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Releases 2020 Sustainability ReportUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today released its 2020 sustainability report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping ensure it meets the needs of those it serves, including its customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.