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Health benefits solutions

We empower employees and members to take control of their health and well-being.

Making sure employees and members get high-quality care

We provide full-service employee benefits and health services so health plans, employers and state and federal governments can offer comprehensive, cost-effective services.

From mental health services to critical illness care to customizable benefits administration and health benefits accounts, Optum has end-to-end offerings and expertise to support you, your members and your employees. 

Explore our health benefits solutions

Solution suite

Behavioral health and emotional wellbeing solutions

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Payers
  • Employers
  • Brokers and consultants
  • State governments

We guide adults, youth and caregivers to the right support and care for their unique needs across a full range of mental health tools and solutions.

Solution suite

Benefits Analytic Manager

Best for:
  • Employers

Our integrated data and analytics solution for employers puts you in control of your data to inform strategy and manage benefits.

Solution suite

Complex care management

Best for:
  • Payers
  • Employers

Discover simple solutions for complex conditions to reduce the cost of care, manage organizational risk and improve outcomes.

Solution suite

Health benefit accounts

Best for:
  • Employers

Optum Financial offers a better way to simplify benefits, reduce costs and support employee wellbeing

Solution suite

Optum Guide for health advocacy

Best for:
  • Employers

Optum Guide™ helps your members improve engagement with their health care benefits and connects them to the right care at the right time.

Solution suite

Pharmacy benefit management

Best for:
  • Payers
  • Employers
  • Brokers and consultants
  • State governments

Manage pharmacy spend across a health system.

Solution suite

Prevention and well-being

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Payers
  • Employers

Connect employees and members with relevant, engaging health and wellness programs.

Industry insights

Clinician Real Talk Podcast | Optum Care

Podcast

Clinician Real Talk Podcast

Join host Adia Morris for inspiring chats with clinicians on care, culture and how Optum supports their journey every step of the way.

Attracting Gen Z Employees with Smart Benefits Strategies

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Attracting Gen Z employees with smart benefits strategies

Gen Z is changing workplace expectations — employers must evolve benefits to keep up..

How Payers Can Improve Maternal Care in the 4th Trimester

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How payers can improve maternal care in the 4th trimester

Learn how payers can drive meaningful impact through preconception care, postpartum coaching and managing chronic conditions early.

How to Build a Mobile Crisis Team

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How to build a mobile crisis team

Learn more about the current research on mobile crisis teams (MCTs), how to build an MCT as well as envision a future for them.

Find out how our health benefits solutions can help your organization