Employers/Groups

OptumHealthSM Allies Discount Program

OptumHealthSM Allies offers employers and employment-based associations a flexible solution designed to meet the diverse needs of today's workers. As a non-insurance approach to health care, OptumHealth Allies offers discounted rates on hundreds of health and wellness services from a nationwide network of more than 500,000 health care practitioners and facilities.

Two discount program levels are available for employees and their family members:

OptumHealth Allies Basic

Ideal as a supplement to current health benefits, the Basic program provides savings on many out-of-pocket health and wellness purchases, including:

• Dental care
• Vision care
• Alternative care
• Wellness
• Health supplies
• Long-term care services
• Hearing care
• Infertility treatment

OptumHealth Allies Enhanced

The Enhanced program provides a solution for groups:

• Without any type of sponsored health plan
• With limited health benefits
• With part-time, contract, or other benefits-eligible workers

It includes all of the Basic discount categories plus:

• Medical care—including hospitals and outpatient surgery facilities
• Pharmacy
• Behavioral health

Employers may also offer their employees a choice of Basic or Enhanced options.

NurseLine^SM

Included with the Enhanced program is OptumHealth NurseLine^SM, offering 24-hour access to registered nurses by telephone or live Web "chat". Members can call any time with questions about staying healthy, caring for an illness or injury, medications, emergency scenarios or any other concerns.

Benefits for Your Company or Association

• Available for employer groups or employment-based associations
• Can be offered to all industries and in all 50 states
• Can be offered as a fully paid benefit, as a 100 percent voluntary program or on a shared-contribution basis

Benefits for Your Employees or Group Members

• One low monthly fee provides access to discounts for consumers and their spouses and dependents
• Point-of-purchase savings—no referrals required and no claim forms to submit
• All members receive a member ID card and Member Handbook

For more information on offering health care savings to your employees or group members, please call (847) 387-3638 or e-mail us.