NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH CHILD HEALTH-RELATED EXPENSES

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation accepting applicants for the 2008 Grant Program. Families can apply for assistance grants online at www.uhccf.org

MINNEAPOLIS (April 10, 2008) - UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) announced that new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans.

UHCCF provides grants to families to help pay for child health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics and eyeglasses. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services and equipment by completing an online application at www.uhccf.org. To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and be covered by a commercial health benefit plan.

About UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to enhance either the clinical condition or quality of life of children who have health care needs not fully covered by commercial health insurance. The Foundation provides grants of up to $5,000 for costs associated with medical services and equipment.

Foundation funding is provided by contributions from employees of UnitedHealth Group as well as individuals and corporations. While UHCCF receives contributions from UnitedHealth Group and its employees, individual and corporate donations to help provide assistance are deeply appreciated. To donate or learn more, please visit www.uhccf.org.