UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware) - UNH STOCK NEWS

UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is addressing digital eye strain with initiatives aimed at reducing blue light exposure for its members. This includes a 20% discount on Dell XPS laptops equipped with Eyesafe technology and donations of $20,000 to five school districts for technology improvements and blue light filters.

These investments are a response to increased screen time during the pandemic, helping over 23 million members and students nationwide.

Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP) has extended its 20-year partnership with UnitedHealthcare (NYSE: UNH) for medical and dental coverage, enhancing benefits for its worksite employees. The new contract, which runs until 2026 for medical and 2024 for dental, aims to provide premium healthcare while achieving administrative cost savings beginning in 2022. This extension is expected to support national expansion and increase plan participation amidst rising healthcare costs. Insperity is committed to maintaining high-quality HR solutions and service excellence for businesses across the U.S.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on January 19, 2022, prior to market opening. A teleconference for analysts and investors will follow at 8:45 a.m. ET. This call will be available via webcast on the company’s Investor Relations page. A replay can be accessed until February 2 through the website or by calling 1-888-203-1112 with the confirmation code 2633828.

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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has announced a $500,000 donation through the United Health Foundation to assist Kentucky residents affected by recent tornadoes. This funding will support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts via the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. UnitedHealthcare is also facilitating care access for its members in the region, offering early prescription refills, virtual doctor visits, and a free emotional-support hotline. Furthermore, financial support will be provided to employees impacted by the disaster.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California announced a $1.5 million investment in community programs aimed at reducing health disparities in San Diego. The funding will support 17 local organizations to enhance access to health care for underserved communities. Notably, California ranks 48th in access to primary care. UnitedHealthcare aims to tackle issues such as housing insecurity, mental health, and mobile health services through partnerships. This initiative is part of a larger effort to promote health equity, building on a previous $80 million investment for COVID-19 impact mitigation.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of UnitedHealth Group's health and dental insurance subsidiaries to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) to “aa-” from “a+”. This upgrade reflects UnitedHealthcare's strong balance sheet, very strong operating performance, and favorable business profile. The ratings also signify robust profitability driven by premium growth, strategic capital management, and significant underwriting gains. The outlook of these ratings has been revised to stable.

The United Health Foundation released its 2021 Annual Report, highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. health metrics. Key findings include a 17% increase in the U.S. death rate from 2019 to 2020, and a 13% rise in adults reporting high health status. However, breast and colon cancer screenings dropped by 17% and 23%, respectively. Public health funding rose by 33% per capita, the highest since 2015. The report serves as a vital tool for addressing health disparities and improving the nation's overall health during and post-pandemic.

UnitedHealthcare has launched the Doctors Plan of Arizona, offering personalized support and access to care from 15 Banner Health medical centers in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Members can save up to 15% on premiums compared to traditional PPO plans. This plan emphasizes cost-effective, quality healthcare and includes features such as $0 copay for primary and urgent care visits, 24/7 telehealth, and dedicated concierge support for a streamlined experience. This marks the third such plan launched by UnitedHealthcare, following similar initiatives in Colorado and California.