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Reasons to Choose UnitedHealthcare
uComprehensive benefit solutions
From cutting-edge consumer-driven plans to traditional HMO
coverage, get affordable products designed to serve organizations of
virtually every size. Also, choose from integrated vision, dental, life,
disability and behavioral health plans for streamlined administration.
uPromote healthy lifestyles with wellness programs
Our wellness programs, such as 24-hour NurseLineSM and online
wellness tools and programs, are designed to help members manage
their health care more easily and efficiently. Based on clinical lifestyle
modification research, our programs help members understand and
educate themselves, then support and reward positive change.
Powerful information systems
support employer strategies
and help people make better
health care decisions:
• Identify those at risk earlier
• Prioritize nurse outreach
uNationwide network access
Our nationwide network connects 654,000 physicians and health care
professionals, 5,127 hospitals and 64,000 pharmacies across the country.
The strong local presence provides care close to home with over 47,000
physicians and health care professionals, and 220 hospitals in our
California HMO network, and over 72,000 physicians and health care
professionals, and 300 hospitals in our California PPO network.
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Online tools for employers and members
Employer eServices® gives benefits professionals the ability to manage
enrollment, eligibility and billing online in real-time. Our memberfocused website lets members research health information, check claims
status, find network physicians and more – all online.
• Help people understand
their health options to
stay healthy
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Outstanding customer service
We provide information to members when and how they want it.
Members can get automated information quickly and easily, or speak
with a knowledgeable representative.
What sets UnitedHealthcare apart
Corporate facts
UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group®,
is one of the largest health care services companies in the
United States:
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With more than $87 billion annual revenue
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Serving more than 70 million Americans
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O verseeing approximately $120 billion in health care
spending annually
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Touching nearly every aspect of health care financing
and delivery in the United States
Source: 2009 Annual Report
UnitedHealth Group reputation and recognition
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Fortune magazine ranked UnitedHealth Group No. 1
in the 2010 rankings of the Most Admired Companies
in America for innovation in the health insurance and
managed care sector.
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Fortune ranked UnitedHealth Group No. 21 in the
2009 rankings of the 500 largest U.S. corporations
based on 2008 revenues.
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UnitedHealth Group has been listed in the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones
Sustainability North America Index for 11
consecutive years.
UnitedHealthcare’s competitive differences
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Health and well being philosophy: Our programs are
designed to help keep consumers healthy, including
wellness program, Healthy Pregnancy program,
reminders program, and 24-hour consumer phone line
staffed by nurses and master’s level specialists to help
with health, personal, or financial issues.
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Open access products require no referrals. No prior
authorization for most medical procedures.
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High-risk case management for diseases such as
asthma, diabetes and coronary artery disease provide
support to people with these conditions.
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Innovative use of claims data helps identify those most
likely to become ill and helps promote adherence to
bestpractice and evidence-based care.
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Online consumer health records for simple, secure
access to vital health data anywhere, anytime.
To learn more about UnitedHealthcare’s
capabilities, please contact your broker
or UnitedHealthcare representative.
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Voted “Best Health Plan Provider” by readers
of Business Insurance magazine for the past four
consecutive years.
Source: Readers Choice Awards, Business Insurance (November 2009).
The DefinitySM Health Savings Account (HSA) high deductible health plan (HDHP) is designed to comply with IRS requirements so eligible enrollees may
open a Health Savings Account with a bank of their choice or through OptumHealth Bank, Member of FDIC. “Definity HSA” refers generally to the DefinitySM
HSA product, which includes a HDHP, although at times “Definity HSA” may refer only and specifically to the Definity Health Savings Account, provided in
conjunction with OptumHealth Bank and not to the associated HDHP. UnitedHealthcare’s DefinitySM Health Reimbursement Account, or HRA, combines the
flexibility of a medical benefit plan with an employer-funded reimbursement account.
UnitedHealthcare Vision® coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, located in Hartford, Connecticut, or its affiliates.
Administrative services provided by Spectera, Inc., United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. Plans sold in Texas use policy form number VPOL.06 and
associated COC form number VCOC.INT.06.TX.
UnitedHealthcare Dental® coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, located in Hartford, Connecticut, or its affiliates.
Administrative services provided by Dental Benefit Providers, Inc., Dental Benefit Administrative Services (CA only), United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their
affiliates. Plans sold in Texas use policy form number DPOL.06.TX (11/15/2006) and associated COC form number DCOC.CER.06.
UnitedHealthcare Life and Disability products are provided by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company; and in California by Unimerica Life Insurance Company;
and in New York by Unimerica Life Insurance Company of New York. In Texas coverage is provided on Form LASD-POL-TX (05/03) or Form UHCLD-POL
2/2008-TX. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company is located in Hartford, CT; Unimerica Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee, WI; Unimerica Life Insurance
Company of New York in New York, NY.
The Healthy Pregnancy Program follows national practice standards from the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement. The Healthy Pregnancy Program can
not diagnose problems or recommend specific treatment. The information provided is not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Insurance coverage provided by or
through UnitedHealthcare
400-4094 2/11 employer
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