UnitedHealth Group will expand its operations in Roanoke, creating 250 new jobs in addition to the company’s existing 160 jobs.
The expansion is in preparation of UnitedHealth Group’s involvement in the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit program beginning January 2006. UnitedHealth Group, through its Ovations business unit, has filed for approval to provide Medicare Prescription Drug offerings to Medicare beneficiaries in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
The Roanoke operations center will provide service to Medicare recipients who purchase the AARP Medicare Rx Plan, which is managed by Ovations. In addition to these new responsibilities, the Roanoke facility will continue to provide customer support for a variety of senior health and well-being products.
Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, UnitedHealth Group is a diversified Fortune 50 company that provides a broad spectrum of resources and services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. Ovations, a business unit of UnitedHealth Group, provides health and well-being services for individuals age 50 and older.
Virginia Gov. Warner approved a $100,000 grant from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist the City of Roanoke with the project. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide training assistance through its Workforce Services Program.
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