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UnitedHealth Group controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Maryland AG sues UnitedHealth Group and Optum over Medicaid system

    Lawsuit filed

    In a controversy involving UnitedHealth Group, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown sued UnitedHealth Group and Optum, Inc. The suit alleged that the companies defrauded the state Medicaid Program by supplying a defective computer system. The event was reported on August 27, 2026.

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    • UnitedHealth alleged that these actions constituted both a breach of UnitedHealth’s contracts with the defendant, but also an appropriation of their trade secrets.
    • The plaintiff is seeking injunctions prohibiting Corzine from working on the Ohio bidding process, any further conduct in violation of the covenants, and any conduct that misappropriates the plaintiff’s trade secrets.
    • Healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group filed a complaint against Jeffery Corzine, a former employee, Sunday.
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  2. 2024

    Change Healthcare ransomware attack

    A ransomware attack brought major Change Healthcare systems offline and disrupted medical claims, pharmacy transactions, and provider payments. The incident led to congressional hearings, government scrutiny, questions about ransom payment and recovery, and disclosure that patient information had been accessed.

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  3. 2024

    Killing of Brian Thompson

    Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was killed outside a New York City hotel during a UnitedHealth Group investor event. The killing generated widespread public reaction focused on the American health insurance system and criticism of UnitedHealthcare, while also producing a leadership transition at the subsidiary.

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  4. 2021

    UnitedHealth announces $15.6 million settlement over behavioral health coverage

    Settlement

    The Department of Labor announced that UnitedHealth Group and subsidiaries, including United Behavioral Health, would settle a case concerning payment of mental and behavioral health claims for $15.6 million, including $13.6 million for affected participants and the remainder in penalties. The complaint alleged violations involving claim reductions and review practices.

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    • The suit was accompanied by a press release from the Department of Labor announcing that UnitedHealth will settle the case, which concerned the payment of mental and behavioral health claims.
    • The press release stated that UHG will pay $15.6 million, with most $13.6 million going to affected participants and the remainder in penalties.
    • UBH was accused of violating MHPAEA in two different manners.
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  5. 2006

    Stock-option backdating controversy

    UnitedHealth faced scrutiny over the backdating of employee stock options. Chief executive and chairman William W. McGuire left the company leadership, and the matter involved repayment and reduction of his anticipated exit compensation.

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