United Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Ian
Funding will help assist communities to rebuild in
The funds will be distributed to the
“Our hearts are with the people of
In addition to financial support for the affected communities,
- Benefit Flexibility: UnitedHealthcare is offering exceptions on early prescription refills for members and waiving authorization transfers for in-network skilled nursing facilities. Information about additional benefit flexibility will be available here.
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Deployment of
Mobile Clinic : Optum will also send multiple mobile response units to address community medical needs, distribute food and water, provide satellite Wi-Fi connection and telemedicine services for both medical and behavioral health for those affected by Hurricane Ian. The mobile clinics, staffed by WellMed and Optum clinicians, are being deployed in various communities.
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Free Emotional-Support Help Line: Optum is offering a free emotional-support help line to people affected by Hurricane Ian. The toll-free number, 1-866-447-3573, is open Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. –9 p.m. ET . The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at www.liveandworkwell.com.
UnitedHealthcare serves the health care needs of more than 3.6 million people statewide.
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