Specialty Benefits Webinar Emphasizes Voluntary Strategies

Join us Aug. 1, 2012 for the United Advantage^® Webinar on Specialty Benefits.  The session will cover the Bridge2Health strategy and voluntary benefits segment. 

We’re committed to maximize integration differentiation and gain voluntary market share in Specialty Benefits. By using data integration through our Bridge2Health strategy, we’re able to use the power of Better Information and innovative thinking to help employers, health care professionals and individuals make Better Decisions, ultimately resulting in Better Health. 

• Dental - Our claims data shows that on average, members with chronic illness who receive dental care have annual medical claims that are approximately $2,000 less than those who do not.¹
• Vision - For members with chronic health conditions, our reminder phone calls have been shown to improve vision exam adherence to 50% versus 3% through a typical postcard program.²
• Disability - Through early intervention and the ability to provide medical, disability and behavioral case management, coordinated by a single case manager, our research has shown that we have reduced the duration of disability claims by more than 13%.³
• Critical Illness - By integrating our Critical Illness Protection Plan (CIPP) with UnitedHealthcare Medical coverage, our members who are enrolled in the CIPP automatically get coordinated outreach and support, putting the focus on recovery, not just receiving a benefit check. 

UnitedHealthcare also remains focused on expanding our position in the voluntary benefits segment and bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. In July 2011, a new Critical Illness product launched. Today, this offering is available in 44 states and is being received as a key solution for employers and their members, particularly when paired with a UnitedHealthcare Consumer Driven Health Plan option.  In July an Accident product will be introduced to the marketplace to complement our already robust product portfolio.  

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012
Times:  11 a.m. EST 
           10 a.m. CST  
            9 a.m.  MST
            8 a.m.  PST     

How to Register? 
The United Advantage Web site is the best place to learn more about the program including training opportunities and other resources being offered based on your United Advantage tier. To register for this webinar, simply visit unitedadvantage.com and log in: 

Step 1:  Click “New User? Register Now”
Step 2:  Enter your agency’s United Advantage agency ID number
Step 3:  Complete the registration form
Step 4:  User will be prompted to reenter email address and password
Step 5:  Click Training & Education tab
Step 6:  Click on Webinar link to register 

Need your United Advantage agency ID?  Email us at unitedadvantage@uhc.com 

1 Based on an internal retrospective study of clients continuously enrolled for 24 months or more with medical and dental. Actual savings will depend upon illness burden and final compliance / adoption of programs.
2 UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits internal study based on a sample of 10,000 members in each group, 2009, supplemented with current Specialty Benefits dental program data.
3 A 2010 UnitedHealthcare retrospective cohort study of disability claim duration, excluding normal pregnancies, matched on the basis of disabling condition, age, job intensity and participation/non-participation in the Disability Management program.