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Women's Health Solutions

With more than 30 years of experience, Optum offers a flexible continuum of care that helps to improve outcomes and reduce costs for women and families.

Dedicated support for women and families

Optum Women’s Health Solutions takes a whole-person approach — supporting women’s physical, mental and emotional health across every life stage — including those impacted by social, cultural and economic barriers to care. Whether navigating mental wellness, managing chronic conditions, planning for a family, or transitioning through menopause, we’re here to support women on their unique journey.

Our solutions include:

  • Physical and mental health programs
  • Fertility and family building 
  • Maternity and newborn care 
  • Menopause support 
  • Caregiving resources

Comprehensive support across every stage of life

Comprehensive care for women’s physical and mental health needs

We support women’s whole-body wellness in categories including:

  • Behavioral health
  • Chronic conditions
  • Musculoskeletal (MSK) care
  • Oncology

Our inclusive, flexible programs adapt to each woman’s journey — whether managing a diagnosis, recovering or maintaining well-being.

Clinically guided fertility support for better outcomes

We help individuals plan and build their families with:

  • Access to Optum-contracted providers
  • Holistic digital support
  • Specialized case management
  • Utilization management to reduce costs

Our approach accelerates time to pregnancy and improves outcomes.

Comprehensive care from pregnancy to postpartum

We provide holistic care for every stage of the maternal journey — from pregnancy through postpartum and the return to work.

Our support includes:

  • 24/7 virtual maternity and newborn care
  • In-home nursing for high-risk pregnancies
  • NICU case management and clinical guidance through the first year of life

Personalized support for the menopause journey

We offer holistic and specialized support for women navigating the menopause journey. Members can manage their symptoms, maintain long-term health and stay engaged in their careers through:

  • Access to digital and clinical resources
  • Education and coaching
  • Holistic care plans

Holistic support for working families and caregivers

Working families enjoy end-to-end support in areas including:

  • Caring for loved ones
  • Education support
  • Virtual assessments
  • Telephonic care coordination
  • Self-care and mindfulness

Our resources and flexible services help caregivers balance personal well-being with responsibilities at home and work.

Key benefits

Improve outcomes, lower costs and boost member satisfaction.

Savings on IVF treatments

Save 20.7% on IVF costs with Optum Women’s Health Solutions — delivering affordable, high-quality fertility care.

Improved newborn outcomes

Reduce NICU stays by 8-9% with specialized maternity care that improves outcomes and lowers hospital resource use.

High member satisfaction

96% of members are satisfied with nurse case managers — driving engagement, trust and better health outcomes.

Cost savings and better outcomes

Achieve a 2.7:1 ROI with women’s health programs that deliver measurable value and whole-person care.

Spotlight

Support for maternal health and family well-being

We partner with Maven to offer 24/7 digital support for reproductive and family health — from preconception to menopause — personalized for every member. Maven improves clinical and business outcomes through key interventions:

  • Advocacy and coaching through Care Advocates who guide members to in-person care
  • Virtual support from a network of ob-gyns, mental health experts, nutritionists and career coaches

Dynamic learning is provided via personalized plans, articles, live classes and community support.

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Product information and resources

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    Fact sheet

    Flexible solutions for women’s health

    Learn how Women’s Health Solutions delivers flexible, personalized care that improves outcomes, supports families and reduces costs across every stage of a woman’s life.

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*Optum internal analytics. Women's Health Services book of business, 2023.