Ohio Department of Medicaid Chooses UnitedHealthcare to Serve Individuals Covered by Medicaid

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio has been chosen by the Ohio Department of Medicaid to manage its revamped Medicaid program starting early 2022. The partnership aims to enhance health care access for approximately 3 million eligible individuals, focusing on coordinated and personalized care that integrates physical, behavioral, and social services. UnitedHealthcare employs over 1,900 people in Ohio and has previously invested over $1.3 million to expand health care access amidst the pandemic. The company's commitment aligns with its mission to improve overall health and wellness in the state.

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• Selected to manage Ohio's reimagined Medicaid program, enhancing health care access for 3 million eligible individuals.
• Focus on integrated care addressing physical and behavioral health, alongside social support services.
• Strong community impact with over $1 million invested in local health initiatives during the pandemic.

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The Ohio Department of Medicaid, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio as one of six organizations to administer its reimagined Medicaid program, effective early 2022.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with the state of Ohio to ensure individuals covered by Medicaid have access to high quality, coordinated and sustainable health care,” said Mike Roaldi, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio. “We’ve been committed to improving the health and wellness of Ohioans for many years, and we look forward to continuing our mission to help people live healthier lives and to 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 driven by individual preferences and improve the overall health and wellness of Ohioans through whole-person, coordinated care. The focus on individualized health care will integrate physical and behavioral health services, and social supports such as food, transportation, employment and housing.

The company will offer health benefit plans for a portion of approximately 3 million eligible adults and children who meet qualifications for the state’s Medicaid program. 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.

Currently, UnitedHealthcare employs more than 1,900 people in Ohio and works with a number of local organizations and nonprofits across the state to improve access to vital health care and community resources that help people live healthier lives. As a response to the coronavirus pandemic, UnitedHealthcare invested more than $760,000 in Ohio federally qualified health centers, and $595,000 in grants to community-based organizations to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

In addition to Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare provides employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare, MyCare and Dual Special Needs plans for nearly 2 million people in Ohio through health plans. More than 87,000 providers and hospitals are under contract in the state. For more information, visit www.uhccommunityplan.com/oh.

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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FAQ

What is UnitedHealthcare's role in Ohio's Medicaid program?

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio will administer the revamped Medicaid program, focusing on improved access to health care for eligible individuals.

How many people will UnitedHealthcare serve in Ohio through Medicaid?

UnitedHealthcare will serve approximately 3 million eligible adults and children under the Medicaid program.

What services will UnitedHealthcare provide to Medicaid recipients in Ohio?

UnitedHealthcare will offer comprehensive health coverage, preventive care, primary care, hospitalization, and wellness programs.

When will UnitedHealthcare start managing the Medicaid program in Ohio?

The partnership is effective early 2022.

What is UnitedHealthcare's investment in Ohio during the coronavirus pandemic?

UnitedHealthcare invested over $1.3 million in Ohio health initiatives to improve access during the pandemic.