UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware) - UNH STOCK NEWS

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been chosen by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to manage the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide. This partnership enables UnitedHealthcare to provide comprehensive care for various populations, including those under Medicaid expansion and special needs plans. With over 750 employees in Nebraska, the company aims to enhance health service access and health equity while continuing to support community resources and health initiatives across the state.

UnitedHealthcare and Peloton have expanded their collaboration, potentially allowing up to 10 million UnitedHealthcare members to access a yearlong Peloton App subscription at no extra cost. Members can also receive a three-month waiver for Peloton All-Access Membership. Eligible individuals will get preferred pricing on Peloton fitness products. Since launching in 2021, UnitedHealthcare members have completed over 1 million Peloton classes monthly, with participants averaging more than three classes per week. The initiative aims to enhance overall health and fitness among members.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the U.S. Department of Justice's request to block the merger between UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Change Healthcare (NASDAQ: CHNG). The merger will combine Change Healthcare with Optum Insight. Following this, Change Healthcare will issue a special dividend of $2.00 per share to stockholders of record prior to the merger's effective time. The dividend is to be paid shortly after the merger closes, contingent on closing conditions.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its Q3 2022 financial results on October 14, 2022, before market opening. A teleconference will be held at 8:45 a.m. ET for analysts and investors, streamed on the company’s Investor Relations page. A replay will be accessible until October 28. UnitedHealth Group aims to enhance healthcare through its dual operations: Optum, focusing on technology-driven care, and UnitedHealthcare, providing affordable health benefits.

Walmart and UnitedHealth Group announced a 10-year collaboration aimed at enhancing health services in the U.S. The partnership will initiate in 2023 across 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia, expanding to serve Medicare beneficiaries through various plans. Utilization of Optum's analytics will enable Walmart Health clinicians to provide value-based care. A co-branded Medicare Advantage plan will be available starting January 2023, alongside Walmart Health Virtual Care options. The collaboration is designed to improve health outcomes and patient experience for millions.

The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has announced a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, payable on September 20, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2022. This dividend payment reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

UnitedHealth Group operates through two main segments: Optum, which enhances healthcare through technology and data, and UnitedHealthcare, providing a range of affordable health benefits.

UnitedHealthcare has launched Surest, a health benefits plan that eliminates deductibles and provides clear, upfront pricing, leading to improved satisfaction among members. Employers can see health care costs reduced by up to 15%, with out-of-pocket expenses for members decreasing by as much as 44%. Surest, which has shown the fastest growth among UnitedHealthcare's plans, currently serves over 150 employers and is expanding its reach across 11 states with further expansion planned. Members report higher satisfaction and increased use of high-value care services.