United Health Foundation Donates $500,000 to Support Kentucky Communities Devastated by Recent Tornadoes
2021年12月15日 - 7:12AM
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UnitedHealthcare also helping affected
members access care, early prescription refills
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – the parent company of
UnitedHealthcare and Optum – announced today a $500,000 donation to
help Kentucky residents recover and rebuild following the
devastating tornadoes that struck local communities this past
weekend.
The funds will be donated to Team Western Kentucky Tornado
Relief Fund – established by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear – to help
affected residents with immediate needs, as well as supporting
longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
“Our hearts go out to the people of Kentucky, especially those
who lost loved ones and suffered significant devastation in their
communities,” said Heather Cianfrocco, chief executive officer,
OptumRx. “We are focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of
our team, our friends and our partners in the region.”
Krista Hensel, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare
Community Plan of Kentucky, added: “We are committed to supporting
these communities as they begin the long and tough journey to
recover and rebuild.”
UnitedHealth Group has also taken steps to support its members,
patients and employees in the affected area. Affected
UnitedHealthcare members can access care and early prescription
refills, replace durable medical equipment as needed, and have the
ability to conduct a Virtual Visit with a doctor* through
the UnitedHealthcare smartphone app. In addition, the
company has opened a free emotional-support help line to help
people who might be affected. The Optum Emotional Support Help Line
is free of charge to anyone in the community and is available toll
free at 866-342-6892, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For employees who may have been directly affected, UnitedHealth
Group is providing financial support through the company’s employee
assistance fund.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care
company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and
helping to make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides
health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which
provides information and technology-enabled health services. For
more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on
Twitter.
*Additional out-of-pocket costs may be required for telemedicine
services depending on the plan and any applicable state
requirements.
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