Minnesota Department of Human Services Chooses UnitedHealthcare to Serve Individuals Covered by Medicaid

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UnitedHealthcare has been chosen by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to manage its Medicaid program, effective January 1, 2022. This partnership aims to enhance health and wellness services for approximately 600,000 eligible adults and children in several counties including Anoka, Dakota, and Hennepin. The UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will provide a comprehensive range of services such as primary care, preventive care, and hospitalization. The company currently supports nearly 470,000 people in Minnesota and employs about 18,000 staff.

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• Selected to manage Minnesota's Medicaid program, expanding service reach.
• Access to comprehensive health coverage for approximately 600,000 individuals.
• Strong existing presence in Minnesota with nearly 470,000 beneficiaries.

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Minnesotans covered by the Families and Children Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Medicaid Programs will have access to UnitedHealthcare comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programs

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 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.

“We are honored to have received a contract from the state of Minnesota, which will allow us to serve more people in our home state, many of whom are our friends and neighbors,” said Victor Fields, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota. “We look forward to improving the health and wellness of Minnesotans in the communities where we live and work, as part of our mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.”

UnitedHealthcare will work closely with the state, providers and community-based organizations to deliver care solutions to improve the overall health and wellness of Minnesotans in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties through whole-person, coordinated care. The company will offer health benefit plans for a portion of approximately 600,000 eligible adults and children who meet qualifications for the state’s Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare programs. Membership will include access to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan’s care provider network, wellness programs and comprehensive health coverage. This includes preventive care, primary care, hospitalization, prescriptions and other health and wellness services, often at low or no cost.

UnitedHealthcare currently employs nearly 18,000 people in Minnesota. It provides employer-sponsored and Medicare plans to nearly 470,000 people and has more than 36,000 providers and hospitals under contract in the state. For more information, visit www.uhccommunityplan.com.

About UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. In the United States, UnitedHealthcare offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals, and 6,500 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. The company also provides health benefits and delivers care to people through owned and operated health care facilities in South America. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified health care company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at www.uhc.com or follow @UHC on Twitter.

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Christina Witz

UnitedHealthcare

(952) 931-4645

Christina.Witz@uhc.com

Source: UnitedHealthcare

FAQ

What is the date UnitedHealthcare will start managing Minnesota's Medicaid program?

UnitedHealthcare will start managing Minnesota's Medicaid program on January 1, 2022.

How many people will UnitedHealthcare serve under the Minnesota Medicaid program?

UnitedHealthcare will serve approximately 600,000 eligible adults and children under the Minnesota Medicaid program.

Which counties in Minnesota will UnitedHealthcare serve?

UnitedHealthcare will serve Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.

What services will UnitedHealthcare provide to Medicaid beneficiaries in Minnesota?

UnitedHealthcare will provide services including preventive care, primary care, hospitalization, and wellness programs.

How many employees does UnitedHealthcare have in Minnesota?

UnitedHealthcare employs nearly 18,000 people in Minnesota.