Whether it’s chasing his granddaughter around or jumping into the pool with her, Jim Brandmeyer entered retirement with a new purpose: To be the best grandpa he can be. "I’ve got friends who can’t do that with their grandchildren because...
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UnitedHealth Group accelerates nearly $2 Billion in payments and support to health care providers to help with COVID-19 financial challenges
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), through UnitedHealthcare and Optum, has announced it is taking steps immediately to accelerate payments and other financial support to health care providers in the U.S. to help address the short-term financial pressure...
New UnitedHealthcare eye care benefit gives expectant and new moms improved access to comprehensive eye exams and glasses
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit program to support the eye health and overall well-being of expectant and new moms, helping expand access to recommended vision care before and after delivery. The new benefit provides...
How do virtual visits work? UnitedHealthcare explains
Consumers expect convenience with just about everything they do these days – from streaming TV shows on-the-go to ordering groceries without ever walking into a store. But many people don’t realize that seeing a doctor may be just as...
UnitedHealthcare Offers Special Enrollment and Reduces Administrative Requirements to Improve Access to Care and Coverage in Response to COVID-19
UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates to its programs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. In addition to previously announced telehealth and virtual care expansion, the company will open a special enrollment period for some of...
UnitedHealthcare expands access to care, support and resources to help people and families address COVID-19
UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates that provide people and families expanded access to the care, support and resources they need to navigate through this unprecedented time. These actions will expand access to testing and medical care,...
3 tips to help make the most of telemedicine
When a health issue arises, your first step may be deciding where to seek medical attention. Heading to an urgent care or the emergency room are often top of mind, but some people may forget telemedicine is often a viable option too. ...
3 Things You Should Know Before Your Next Lab Appointment
Whether it’s a routine checkup or an appointment to address a specific health concern, it’s common that your doctor requests a lab work up. In fact, physicians recommend lab work 50 percent of the time. It’s not likely, however, that you...
Easing the Transportation Burden for Behavioral Health
Getting the necessary treatment and recovery support for those seeking help for a mental health or substance abuse disorder can be challenging, if you don’t have access to reliable transportation. This is especially true in rural...
Surfing Camp Brings Joy to Families Affected by Childhood Cancer
Eleven-year-old Sean Fleming didn’t hesitate as he waded into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving his worries at shore. He balanced on his surfboard and stood up beaming, bracing himself against a wave — a courageous feat as a recent cancer...