About us
Helping people live healthier lives®
UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. We serve millions of people from their earliest years through their working lives and through retirement.
Health plans for everyone
In the United States, UnitedHealthcare offers health benefit programs for all ages and lifestyles. This includes individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Partners in care
We partner with more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals, and 6,500 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide1 . Together with health care professionals, we are helping people access the right care at the right time.
Health care across the globe
Our global solutions help expats navigate life afar. We also provide health benefits and deliver care to people through owned and operated health care facilities in South America.
Get to know us
Our people
UnitedHealthcare brings together the talents of more than 125,000 employees — and they are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we live our core values – integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance. We do this as we help deliver simple experiences and focus on our goal of improving access to quality care at an affordable cost for all.
Our leadership
Our leaders understand our mission and translate it into action. They are grounded in our values and serve our greater purpose each day, empowering the organization to help create a better health experience for everyone.
Inclusion and diversity
As a company who serves everyone, valuing inclusion and diversity is a critical part of who we are. Our culture celebrates and respects the differences that make each of us unique. We are dedicated to being champions of better health for all, including those who are underserved or overlooked in our communities.
Helping our communities advance health equity
Healthier communities help us all do better. We work with organizations, leaders and members in the community to understand the health equity challenges they face. By listening and learning, we find ways to help further the important work they’re already doing. From financial support to resource development, learn how our programs partner with communities to advance health equity from the ground up.
Learn about UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealthcare is the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group, a health care and well-being company working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. UnitedHealth Group also includes Optum , a business that delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health.