$1 million contribution from United Health Foundation will fund more than 2,500 oxygen concentrators to address urgent need for essential medical equipment

Support builds on company�s more than $100 million investments in fighting COVID-19 and supporting impacted communities, including $1.5 million to India in 2020

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), through the United Health Foundation, is donating $1 million (?7.4 crores) in response to the growing coronavirus crisis in India, which is experiencing an unprecedented public health emergency with record-breaking surges in COVID-19 cases and deaths. This donation extends the company�s global commitment to fighting COVID-19, including a previous donation of $1.5 million (?11 crores) to India.

The contribution will fund the procurement of 2,500 oxygen concentrators to help address India�s nationwide shortage of oxygen as well as other critical medical equipment essential for treating severe COVID-19 infections. The grant will be made through the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and its affiliate foundation, the US-India Friendship Alliance. The oxygen concentrators will be delivered to Nitiaayog, the Government of India�s planning arm, to ensure they are deployed to state hospitals where the need is significant.

�Since the onset of COVID-19, UnitedHealth Group has been committed to combating the pandemic�s impact on the communities where we live and work, while providing resources and support to ensure the safety and well-being of our team members,� said Laura Ciavola, President of Optum Global Advantage, a UnitedHealth Group business. �This additional contribution will provide much needed relief with core medical equipment and supplies to help India�s health care professionals combat the devastating impact of COVID-19.�

In addition to the monetary contribution, UnitedHealth Group�s relief efforts in India have helped:

• Deploy health and safety kits and COVID-19 testing supplies;
• Support for Optum team members based in Bangalore, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Noida;
• Expand access to telehealth so that our teammates can receive more immediate and convenient medical consultation.
  

The contribution is the latest effort in UnitedHealth Group�s more than $100 million commitment to fighting COVID-19 and supporting impacted communities worldwide. The company�s earlier $1.5 million contribution to India provided urgent assistance to the country�s most impacted communities, including health care workers, hard-hit and underserved citizens, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, as well as government labs experiencing a shortage of equipment.

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.

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