UnitedHealthcare Selected by State of Missouri to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri has been selected by the state of Missouri to manage its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members, including those in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This partnership, which continues from a five-year collaboration, will provide access to comprehensive and preventive health benefits for nearly 1 million eligible adults and children. Services commence on July 1, 2022.

Positive

• Continued partnership with Missouri enhances UnitedHealthcare's Medicaid service scope.
• Access to comprehensive health benefits for nearly 1 million eligible members.
• Focus on a value-based, integrated care model improves overall health outcomes.

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• None.

Missourians will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programs for Medicaid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The state of Missouri has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri as one of three managed care organizations to administer its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

UnitedHealthcare is committed to working closely with the Missouri Department of Social Services and its MO HealthNet Division, which administer the state’s Medicaid program, toward the shared goal of improving the overall health and well-being of members. Through UnitedHealthcare’s approach, Missouri Medicaid members will benefit from a value-based, whole-person and integrated care model that focuses on the unique health needs of members and the communities UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to serving.

“We have partnered with the state of Missouri for the last five years and are honored to have the opportunity to continue building a strong Medicaid program that offers innovative programs and solutions for individuals and families,” said Jamie Bruce, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri. “We are deeply committed to Missouri and are privileged to provide access to high-quality care that has a positive impact for our members’ health and the communities we serve.”

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri will offer health benefits for a portion of the nearly 1 million adults and children who qualify for the general MO HealthNet Managed Care Program in Missouri. Benefits will include access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive and preventive care including an integrated network of behavioral health and physical health providers, essential community providers, and long-term care providers beginning July 1, 2022.

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 1.5 million physicians and care professionals, and 7,000 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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Mariah Feehan

UnitedHealthcare

952-931-4015

mariah.feehan@uhc.com

Source: UnitedHealthcare

FAQ

What is the MO HealthNet Managed Care Program selected by UNH in Missouri?

The MO HealthNet Managed Care Program provides health care services to eligible Medicaid members in Missouri.

When will UnitedHealthcare's services for the Medicaid program begin?

UnitedHealthcare's services for the Medicaid program will begin on July 1, 2022.

How many members will benefit from UnitedHealthcare's Medicaid program in Missouri?

Nearly 1 million adults and children qualified for the MO HealthNet Managed Care Program will benefit.

What types of health benefits will UnitedHealthcare provide under the Medicaid program?

UnitedHealthcare will offer comprehensive and preventive care, including access to behavioral health and physical health services.

What is the stock symbol for UnitedHealth Group?

The stock symbol for UnitedHealth Group is UNH.