UnitedHealth Group, AARP Extend Relationship Focused on Improving Older Americans’ Health and Well-being

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Weekly Digest -- UnitedHealth Group announced it renewed and extended its exclusive relationship with AARP focused on improving the health and well-being of Americans 50 and older, including the most popular Medicare products among older Americans (see also Medicare and Medicaid).

Given the successes achieved on behalf of people 50-plus, the organizations have renewed their relationship early, extending prior commitments through 2020 to now run through at least 2025, with mutual options to further extend the relationship until the end of 2030. Over 20 years, the organizations have worked together to advance health care for older Americans, including continually enhancing Medicare plans, and creating better consumer experiences and robust research programs to improve health outcomes.

"People age 50 and older are well served by the longstanding relationship between UnitedHealth Group and AARP, from gaining affordable access to health care and prescription drugs to benefiting from research that improves health care outcomes," said Larry Renfro, Vice Chairman of UnitedHealth Group and CEO of Optum. "We are grateful for the chance to collaborate with AARP for years to come on improving health care for older Americans so they can live healthier and more fulfilling lives."

Through the extended relationship, UnitedHealthcare will continue to offer AARP-branded Medicare-related and indemnity insurance products, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare supplement plans. UnitedHealthcare is the nation's largest business dedicated to meeting the health care needs of seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries, with more than 12 million people enrolled in its Medicare plans. Optum will continue contributing to a better overall health care experience for people in AARP-branded plans through health care navigational and decision-support services, convenient access to prescription medications, and health and well-being programs.

"AARP and UnitedHealth Group share a common goal to help people enjoy healthier lives as they age," said Jo Ann Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, AARP. "We are pleased to renew our long-time relationship and its commitment to providing access to quality health care."

Keywords for this news article include: Health Policy, UnitedHealth Group, Medicare and Medicaid.

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