United Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Ida
September 02 2021 - 10:06AM
Business Wire
Company is
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 $1 million donation
to help Louisiana residents recover and rebuild following the
devastating impact of Hurricane Ida.
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The funds will be distributed among four community-based
organizations that are helping local residents with immediate
needs, as well as supporting longer-term recovery and rebuilding
efforts:
- $200,000 to the Bayou Community Foundation to provide
emergency support.
- $200,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
and Acadiana to provide food and water.
- $300,000 to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to address
immediate needs and support longer-term recovery needs.
- $300,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation to
provide emergency food and water, as well as to support rebuilding
efforts.
“Hurricane Ida caused significant devastation and affected the
lives of thousands of people across Louisiana,” said John Bel
Edwards, governor of Louisiana. “We are grateful for the United
Health Foundation’s quick response and commitment to the people of
Louisiana as we start to recover and rebuild from this
hurricane.”
“We are deeply concerned for the people in Louisiana who have
been affected by Hurricane Ida and are committed to helping these
communities recover and rebuild,” said Christine O’Brien, executive
director of UnitedHealthcare of Louisiana. “Many of these
communities also continue to deal with ongoing challenges related
to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this an especially difficult time
for those who have been affected by the hurricane.”
UnitedHealth Group has also taken steps to support its members,
patients and employees in the affected area. Members can access
care and early prescription refills, 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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