UnitedHealthcare and Optum Donate $205,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Communities Devastated by Recent Flooding
10 Agosto 2022 - 4:07PM
Business Wire
Funds will be used to address urgent needs and
long-term rebuilding efforts
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:
UNH), announced today a $205,000 donation to help eastern Kentucky
residents following the devastating flooding that impacted local
communities.
The funds will support immediate needs, as well as longer-term
recovery and rebuilding efforts, including:
- Kentucky Rural Health Collaborative – Established by the
Kentucky Primary Care Association; $98,750 to provide relief to
Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics in the flooded
region.
- Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund – Established by
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; $98,750 to assist those impacted by the
floods and the severe weather system.
- Need More Acres – Kentucky-based farm delivering food to
affected communities; $7,500 to support urgent delivery of food
boxes to 150 families who have been displaced, injured or lost
power due to the flooding.
“We are devasted for the people of eastern Kentucky and hope
these funds will help the community begin to rebuild,” said Krista
Hensel, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of
Kentucky “We are deeply concerned for the people affected by the
flooding, and we are focused on helping our network providers,
community partners, and members as they recover.”
UnitedHealthcare is taking immediate action to ensure that
eastern Kentuckians have access to the care they need and remains
committed to these communities as they begin the journey to recover
and rebuild.
The company is also making it easier for people to access care,
including the ability to conduct a Virtual Visit with a doctor*
through the UnitedHealthcare smartphone app.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a health care and well-being
company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help
make the health system work better for everyone through two
distinct and complementary businesses. Optum delivers care aided by
technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with
the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health.
UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling
affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and
delivering access to high-quality care. Visit UnitedHealth Group at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com and follow @UnitedHealthGrp on
Twitter.
*Additional out-of-pocket costs may be required for telemedicine
services depending on the plan and any applicable state
requirements.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220810005715/en/
Tony Marusic UnitedHealthcare 312-348-3825
tony_marusic@uhc.com
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Mar 2024 até Abr 2024
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Abr 2023 até Abr 2024