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Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane IanThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – the parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum – is donating $1 million to help residents of Florida address urgent response needs following Hurricane Ian.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Donates $200,000 to Support Residents of Puerto Rico Affected by Hurricane FionaThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – the parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum – is donating $200,000 to help residents of Puerto Rico in their ongoing recovery and rebuild following Hurricane Fiona.Press ReleaseOptum and Change Healthcare Complete CombinationThe combined businesses share a vision for achieving a simpler, more intelligent and adaptive health system for patients, payers and care providers.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare’s 2023 Medicare Plans Add New Benefits, Simplicity for ConsumersPress ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Awards Community Grants in New Mexico to Address Social Determinants of HealthPress ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Selected by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to Serve Medicaid BeneficiariesNebraska residents who qualify for Medicaid coverage will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programsPress ReleaseUnitedHealthcare and Peloton to Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness PlatformUnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), 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.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, October 14, 2022, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.Press ReleaseWalmart and UnitedHealth Group Collaborate to Deliver Access to High-Quality, Affordable Health CareToday, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the beginning of an initial 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration, bringing together the collective expertise of both companies in serving millions of people with high-quality, affordable health services that improve health outcomes and improve the patient experience.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. 11 with a new resource, Happy, Healthy, Hopeful: Stretching Our Food Dollars.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly DividendThe UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare’s Surest Offers a New Approach to Health InsuranceSurest™, formerly Bind, offers a new approach to health benefits that eliminates deductibles and offers access to clear, upfront pricing information before people access carePress ReleaseUnitedHealthcare and Optum Donate $205,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Communities Devastated by Recent FloodingUnitedHealthcare and Optum announced today a $205,000 donation to help eastern Kentucky residents following the devastating flooding that impacted local communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Nonprofits in New YorkUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in New York state to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in OklahomaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Nonprofits in WashingtonUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Nonprofits in VirginiaFunding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communitiesGrant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $2.5 Million to Nonprofits in TexasUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1.5 Million to Nonprofits in CaliforniaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Nonprofits in MichiganUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million to Nonprofits in GeorgiaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in MississippiUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in NevadaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in MarylandUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group 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.Press ReleaseOptum to Offer Lower-Cost Insulin for Uninsured People Living With Diabetes on Optum StoreOptum is working with Sanofi to offer a 30-day supply of commonly used Sanofi insulins for $35 to people with diabetes who do not have insurance through its online health services and products retailer Optum Store.Press ReleaseConsumers Want Better Digital Tools for Finding Health Care: SurveyA growing number of health care consumers prefer more seamless digital experiences in scheduling and interacting with their health care provider and health plan.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter ResultsUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter 2022 performance led by broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare To Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs on Several Prescription Drugs, Including Insulin, for Eligible MembersUnitedHealthcare will eliminate out-of-pocket costs in standard fully insured group plans for certain preferred prescription drugs, including insulin and several drugs used to treat emergencies such as severe allergic reactions, hypoglycemia, opioid overdoses, and acute asthma attacks.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Commits $25 Million to New England Healthy Neighborhoods FundUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced a $25 million commitment to the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II (HNEF II).Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Supports African American Babies Coalition Addressing Racial Health Disparities in Minneapolis-St. Paul With $150,000 GrantUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, awarded a $150,000 grant to the African American Babies Coalition and Projects (Wilder AABC) in support of its initiatives to educate the community, recruit child care professionals and develop programs for African American families in the Twin Cities.Press ReleaseOptum Launches Laboratory Benefit Management Solution to Reduce Unnecessary Testing and Improve Quality of CareOptum today announced the launch of a comprehensive laboratory benefit management solution designed to help health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure their members receive appropriate, high-quality tests.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group 2021 Sustainability Report Includes New Health Equity and Environmental Health CommitmentsUnitedHealth Group today released its 2021 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Provides Updates on Annual Shareholder Meeting, Board ActionsUnitedHealth Group provided updates on its 2022 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors.Press ReleaseThe United Health Foundation Commits $100 Million to Further Advance a Diverse Health WorkforceThe United Health Foundation is making a $100 million commitment over 10 years to advance health equity, furthering its efforts to eliminate health disparities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, July 15, 2022, before the market opens.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Selected by State of Missouri to Serve Medicaid BeneficiariesThe state of Missouri has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri as one of three managed care organizations to administer its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Press ReleaseOptum Rx Donates COVID-19 Test Kits to Increase Access to Free Testing Among Underserved Communities in ChicagoOptum Rx, the pharmacy care services business of UnitedHealth Group, is donating 5,000 at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests to increase access to COVID-19 testing and support for underserved communities across Chicago.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2022 ResultsStrong and well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the first quarter of 2022.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Address Maternal Health Outcomes, Access to Care and Health Equity With Doula Program Expansion Into Western North CarolinaUnitedHealthcare, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) announced the expansion of a community-based doula program into western North Carolina.Press ReleaseAdditional $100 Million Investment in Housing Bolsters UnitedHealth Group’s Efforts to Address Social Determinants and Achieve Better Health OutcomesUnitedHealth Group announced an additional $100 million investment in the Health & Housing Fund — a partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT).