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...
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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. ...
UnitedHealthCare members climbing for a cause: Fight For Air Climb – Chicago
*Paid Endorsement* Inhale, exhale. Repeat. The movement of air through our lungs often goes unnoticed, but for the American Lung Association (ALA) this simple function is a vital component for living a healthy life. ALA is committed to helping all...
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...
5 Ways to Help Achieve Your Fitness Goals in 2020
It’s that time of year again. Time to focus on New Year’s resolutions to start the new decade off right. These goals are easy to set, but sometimes can be hard to stick with. This may be why many people who make resolutions in January, give...
UnitedHealthcare Helps Employers Place Health at the Top of the List
Paid Endorsement There’s a reason UnitedHealthcare’s mission statement is trademarked. The company’s goal to help people live healthier lives® is more than marketing – it reflects real programs that are designed to make comprehensive health...