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We continue to provide relevant health education articles for our
members.
Now-a-days, there is significant focus on health risk with Swine Flu
on the rise. We suggest that everyone take all relevant
precautions to prevent it from getting worse, especially in this
monsoon season. Internally, we are happy to inform that UHC will
be shortly introducing IVR (Interactive Voice Response) at the Call
Centre and thereby enhancing data security and confidentiality.
We have incorporated the process of identifying our members on
the IVR to ensure convenience and privacy to our valued
customers.
The Pregnancy Care Program introduced by us continues to
evolve and get positive response from the market. As always we
are committed to provide you with health offerings/ discounts
available to you and your family.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Best Regards,
Varun Gera
Chief Executive Officer
UnitedHealthcare India
Operation Weight Loss:
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STAY ALERT! Prevent against Swine Flu
Are you Vitamin
D-ficient?
Men: Boost your Fertility
Mind Matters : Secrets
of a happy marriage
Is Asthma giving
you Heartburn?
With asthma, you know you'll be dealing with breathing problems from time to time. But, what's with all the
Heartburn? Sometimes, it just seems that health conditions like to gang up on a person. And, a digestive
disorder called gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens to be asthma's partner in crime. As
many as 70 percent of people with asthma also have GERD. In addition to heartburn, symptoms of GERD
may include:
Having an acid taste in your mouth after you eat
Difficulty or pain when swallowing
Hoarseness
Coughing
Researchers aren't sure exactly how or why GERD and asthma seem to go together. But, because
asthma changes pressures in your chest, it may relax the valve between your stomach and esophagus.
As a result, the acid in your stomach may flow up your esophagus and into your throat and mouth.
So, asthma appears to increase the risk of having GERD. And, GERD doesn't do asthma any favors. The
acid in your throat can irritate your airways and increase your sensitivity to other asthma triggers, such as
pollen and smoke. To complicate matters, certain medicines for asthma (such as theophylline,
aminophylline, and such cortisones as prednisone or Deltasone®) may aggravate esophageal reflux.
Be sure your doctor is aware of your symptoms of acid reflux when he or she prescribes medications
for asthma.
It's important to talk with your doctor if you have asthma and GERD symptoms. He or she can diagnose
and treat the problem. If you have GERD, your doctor may recommend that you:
Lose weight
Quit smoking
Cut back on alcohol and caffeine intake
Eat smaller meals - especially in the evening
Avoid spicy, citrusy, fatty or fried food
Wait at least two to three hours after eating to lie down
Use a large block under the head of the bed to elevate it 6 to 8 inches. The goal is to keep the level of the
chest above that of the abdomen. This can help reduce reflux during the night. Simply sleeping with
your head on two or three pillows usually isn't sufficient
Over-the-counter medicines, such as antacids and H2 blockers, also may help manage symptoms of
GERD. And, your doctor may prescribe an acid-reducing medicine called a proton pump inhibitor. With
appropriate treatment, you should see an improvement in both you asthma and GERD symptoms.
What's the connection?
Find relief with these steps
These self-care steps also may help:
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By William Weese, M.D.
Why do some relationships thrive while others fail? Are there secrets to a lasting marriage?
John Gottman, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Washington, has been looking for
answers to questions like these since 1973. Over the years, he's studied hundreds of relationships and
written numerous scholarly papers and self-help books. In the process, he and other researchers at the
Gottman Institute - dubbed the Love Lab - have learned to predict, with more than 90 percent accuracy,
which couples will succeed and which will divorce. Based on their research, here are some tips for
building a happier marriage:
Bad habits can escalate conflicts and damage relationships. Avoid:
Harsh criticism
Contempt
Sarcasm
Eye rolling
Walking away
You're bound to disagree occasionally. Open and honest communication is key to the
health of a marriage. However, keep these tips in mind during an argument:
Discuss matters gently and without blame.
Make it clear you're on common ground. "This is our problem."
Use "I feel" statements rather than "you do" statements to decrease defensiveness. For example,
"I feel like you're not listening to me," instead of, "You don't listen to me."
Exit arguments as gracefully and cordially as possible.
Or, use a little humor or an expression of affection to make it clear you still love one another. If things
become heated, agree to a 20-minute break before resuming the discussion.
Consider your partner's feelings when conflicts or obstacles arise. Sometimes, you may
need to change your plans or compromise.
The happiest couples have high standards for each other. Ask
yourself:
Are you getting treated with love, affection and respect?
Do you feel there is a basis of nurturing and support?
Do you really like spending time with this person? Is it easy to be together?
Do you like yourself when you are with this person?
Do you feel you have a shared sense of purpose and meaning in life, and similar values?
You love each other, right? Don't be shy about saying so. In healthy marriages, positive
statements outnumber negatives ones by about 5 to 1, the Gottman Institute reports. Also, find ways to
show your affection. Give plenty of hugs and kisses, for example, and do things to let your partner know
you're thinking of him or her. Be kind and thoughtful to your partner, just as you would be to anyone
outside your home.
Learn what pleases, annoys, angers or saddens your partner. How does your
behavior affect his or her emotions? The Gottman Institute calls this "emotional intelligence." The more in
tune you are with one another, the stronger your marriage.
If you're having trouble with your marriage, don't let it slide. Most couples wait six years
before seeking therapy or counseling. Since many marriages fail in the first seven years, that help may
come too late. View getting help for your relationship as a strength, not a weakness. All relationships can
use help from time to time.
Know the danger signs.
Argue gracefully.
Be flexible.
Expect the best from each other.
Stay positive.
Study your partner.
Get help early.
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It may sound obvious, but getting pregnant involves teamwork. If you and your partner are planning for a
family, there's a lot you can do to increase your chances of a healthy, successful pregnancy. In fact,
researchers are discovering that men can take steps to maximize fertility.
The American Pregnancy Association and other experts recommend that you follow these five steps:
A healthful diet that includes a variety of whole grains, fruits and vegetables can help
increase the chances of fertility. Taking a multivitamin may improve reproductive health, too.
Being at a healthy weight may increase your fertility. In a study of nearly 1,600
Danish men, those who had a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 25 had a sperm count
significantly higher than men who were outside that range. BMI is a tool that uses weight and height to
help assess body fat.
These BMI ranges apply to most adults:
Underweight is less than 18.5
Healthy weight is 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight is 25 to 29.9
Obese is 30 or higher
Your doctor can calculate your BMI.
Overheating below the belt can lower your sperm count. So, take a break from hot tubs,
saunas, electric blankets, heating pads and long, hot showers. Try wearing looser clothes, too - boxers
instead of briefs, for example. This may help nature cool things down.
Some, including the following, can affect fertility by
lowering sperm count or quality:
Cimetidine, sulfasalazine or nitrofurantoin, which are used to treat ulcers, gastrointestinal problems
and urinary tract infections
Steroids, such as prednisone and cortisone, which are used to treat asthma, arthritis and
skin conditions
Chemotherapy and radiation for cancer
Talk with your doctor about any medicine you take. He or she can offer advice and, if necessary,
alternatives.
Alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs can change the
shape and movement of sperm and lower sperm count. Exposure to radiation, pesticides or other
chemicals also can lower fertility.
Your doctor can help you be as healthy as possible when you're trying to conceive. Consider scheduling
an appointment if you and your partner are planning on a family.
1. Eat right.
2. Step on the scale.
3. Keep cool.
4. Review your medicines and medical treatments.
5. Change unhealthy habits or environments.
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For more details visit our websitewww.uhcindia.com/pcp/pcp/
Vitamin D is not only good for your bones, but it also may be good for the rest of your body. Research
suggests that including it in your daily diet may help prevent or treat:
Breast, prostate and colorectal cancer
Muscle weakness in older adults
Pain
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Despite these potential benefits, many of us have low vitamin D levels. This may be due to an increased
use of sunscreen to protect against skin cancer. The skin makes vitamin D when exposed to the sun's
ultraviolet rays, but sunscreen blocks most of these rays.
Current guidelines call for 200 to 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day. But, the numbers were set
more than 10 years ago. The goal then was to help the body use calcium and keep bones strong.
However, recent research suggests that vitamin D may have a much bigger role in the body. More of it
may be needed for other health benefits, such as those listed above. Some experts already are
recommending that daily intake of vitamin D be increased.
Increasing the vitamin D you get can be a challenge. If it weren't for the risk of skin cancer, spending more
time outdoors would be an obvious choice. However, many experts believe it's safer to adjust your diet.
Fish are a healthful source of vitamin D. A serving of salmon, for example, contains about 360 IU. But, few
other foods have much natural D. That's why some foods have been fortified with the vitamin - just check
the food label. Most people can meet current recommendations by eating foods that have vitamin D
added to them, such as:
Milk
Soy milk
Breakfast cereals
Orange juice
Yogurt
Margarine
If you're not getting enough vitamin D from your diet, you may need supplements. But, talk with your
doctor first. The Institute of Medicine currently recommends that adults take no more than 2,000 IU
per day
Sunlight: A good way to get vitamin D?
Some researchers say five to 30 minutes of sunlight at least twice a week without sunscreen is enough for
your skin to make all the vitamin D the body needs. But, time in the sun can raise your risk of skin cancer.
So, slather on the sunscreen. This will help protect you against skin cancer, although your skin may not be
able to make much vitamin D as a result. Then, get your D from fortified foods or supplements instead,
says Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., R.D., of the American Dietetic Association.
How much do you need?
Getting more D
Tip:
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Government authorized hospitals for treatment of Swine Flu:
Chennai
Pune
Kolkata
Coimbatore
Hyderabad
Mumbai
King Institute of Preventive Medicine (24/7 Service)
Guindy, Chennai - 32.
Contact No. - (044) 22501520, 22501521 & 22501522
Communicable Diseases Hospital
Thondiarpet, Chennai.
Contact No. - (044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543
Government General Hospital
Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai - 03
Contact No. - (044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300
Naidu Hospital
Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune – 01
Contact No. - (020) 26058243
National Institute of Virology
20A, Ambedkar Road, Pune – 11
Contact No. - (020) 26006290
ID Hospital
57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata - 10
Contact No. - (033) 23701252
Government General Hospital
Near Railway Station, Trichy Road, Coimbatore – 18
Contact No. - (0422) 2301393, 2301394, 2301395, 2301396
Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital
Erragadda, Hyderabad
Contact No. - (040) 23814939
Kasturba Gandhi Hospital
Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11
Contact No. - (022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512
Sir J J Hospital
J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08
Contact No. - (022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 /1366
Haffkine Institute
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai – 12
Contact No. - (022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962
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Kochi
Gurgaon & Delhi
Bangalore
Government Medical College
Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08
Contact No. - (0481) 2597311,2597312
Government Medical College
Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05
Contact No. - (0477) 2282015
Taluk Hospital
Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam
Contact No. - (0484) 2624040
Sathyajit - 09847840051
Taluk Hospital
Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542
Contact No. - (0484) 2523138
Vipin - 09447305200
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road, New Delhi – 29
Contact No. - (011) 26594404, 26861698
Prof. R C Deka - 9868397464
National Institute for Communicable Diseases
22, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi – 54
Contact No. - (011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi – 01
Contact No. - (011) 23741640, 23741649, 23741639
Dr. N K Chaturvedi – 9811101704
Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute
University Enclave, New Delhi- 07
Contact No. - (011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182
Victoria Hospital
K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore – 02
Contact No. - (080) 26703294
Dr. Gangadhar - 94480-49863
SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases
Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore – 29
Contact No. - (080) 26631923
Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780
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Maybe you've made a lifestyle change that has had a positive impact on you. Or, a family member has survived a life-threatening illness
or injury because of your proactiveness. Perhaps you learned to manage stress or adopt a more positive outlook. All you need to do is tell
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New DelhiChaudhary Eye Centre & Laser Vision
4802/24, Bharat Ram Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110002
Chaudhary Eye Centre & Laser Vision is a Super Specialty Eye Institute which is equipped with all latest equipment for eye care
that aims for providing the best medical and surgical eye care available in the market today.
Special Corporate Offers for Camp in Corporate Premises:
Programme- I
Health Talk by Eye Specialist on Computer Vision Syndrome (onsite)
Programme- II
Free Eye screening camp for all employees will include (onsite)
• Free Eye Consultation
• Free Spectacle Prescription
• Free Trial of Contact Lenses
• Free Eye Drops
Contact Person: Mr. Alok Verma
Contact No: 09717896107
E-Mail: [email protected]
SRL Religare Diagnostics - Pan IndiaOffer:
15% Discounts on individual investigations to the beneficiaries of United Healthcare
Beneficiaries can avail these discounts by showing their HealthConnect card of UHCI. This facility can be availed in SRL
wellness centers across India by paying cash.
List of Pan India Wellness Centers:
Mumbai (coordinators) TSM
SRL Religare Diagnostics. Plot No.113, MIDC, 15th Street, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093
Contact Person: Ms Sheela, Nikita, Prem Raj Navle
Contact No: 022-30800234/44, 09870017819
Delhi (coordinators)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, C-57, Main Road, Preet Vihar, Near CBSE Crossing, New Delhi
Contact Person: Asad, Alam
Contact No: 9811831815, 9711937915
Gurgaon (coordinators)
SRL Religare Diagnostics,Gp-26,HSIDC, Behind Maruti Complex, Sec-18, Gurgaon
Contact Person: Mr Sarbesh, Ms Zankhna
Contact No: 09990986071, 09990909532, 0124-4591000-143
Bangalore (coordinators)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, 47, Millers Road, Opp Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Hospital, Bangalore - 52
Contact Person: Ms Deepa/Shamla, Mr Alok
Contact No: 080 –41137333, 4412 1212, 41137331, 0988647182
Pune (coordinators)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, Matru Chhaya, 1258,Deccan Gymkhana,2nd Floor, J M Road, Pune 411 004
Contact Person: Ms Swarna/ Virat, Ms Priya
Contact No: 020-30251203,39401111, 9226597633
Hyderabad (coordinators ASM)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, R.K Diagnostics, No.28, R.K.Complex, Golkonda Cross Road, Hyderabad
Contact Person: Mr Iswar, Mr Alok Sharma
Contact No: 09246506293, 040-27672783, 09886647182, 66756293
Kolkatta (ASM)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, Midland park Building, AN Block, Sector V, Salt Lake Bye Pass Road, Kolkata
Contact Person: Mr Arghya
Contact No: 009836328563, 033-2226733, 033-22271324
Ahmedabad (coordinators TSM)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, 101-108, The Grand Mall, Nehru Nagar Ambawali, Ahmedabad
Contact Person: Ms. Purvi, Sudish, Mr. Bhavin Shastri
Contact No: 07930612200, 09974038849
Indore
SRL Religare Diagnostics, 45 B, Jaora Compound, Opp M Y Hospital, Indore 452001.
Contact Person: Mr Madhu Mangal Joshi
Contact No: 0731- 2704118
Chennai (coordinators)
SRL Religare Diagnostics, No.9 Old No.67 New Avadi, Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600010
Contact Person: Sonia, Vimli, Muruga
Contact No: 044-44283784,44121212, 09790844406
ChennaiLifeline Multispeciality Hospital – Perungudi (A Unit of Rigid Hospitals Pvt. Ltd)
No. 5/639, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Perungudi, Chennai - 96
Lifeline Hospital – Kilpauk (A Unit of Rigid Hospitals Pvt. Ltd)
No.47/3, New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 10
Lifeline Hospital – Adyar (A Unit of Rigid Hospitals Pvt. Ltd)
No.37, 1st Avenue, Sastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20
Lifeline Hospital – Madipakkam (A Unit of Rigid Hospitals Pvt. Ltd)
No.14/1, Second Cross Street, Kannan Nagar, Madipakkam, Chennai - 91
Offer:
UHC India EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
15% Discount on OPD CONSULTANTION (SPECIALIST)*
5% Discount on MRI, CT Scan
5% Discount on LAB INVESTIGATION, X-RAY
5% Discount on ENDOSCOPY, CLONOSCOPY, TMT, ECHO, USG
Contact Person: Mr. Ravindran - Manager
Contact No: 09840940276
Udhi Eye Hospitals
9, Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600018
Offer:
Special Corporate Offers for Camp in Corporate Premises:
Free Eye Checkup camp in Corporate Premises
10% Discount Coupon on Spectacles to employees – During Health Camp
Hospital will provide 5% Discount on Spectacles to United Healthcare beneficiaries treating at Udhi Eye Hospitals
Contact Person: Mr. Muralitharan
Contact No: 09444990902
HyderabadGlobal Hospitals - Hyderabad
Global Hospitals, 6-1-1070 &1070/4, Near Hotel Dwarka, Lakdi ka Pool, Hyderabad - 500004
Global Hospitals, 6-3-345/1, NIMS Lane, Opp. Vengalrao Park, Road No-1, Banjarahills, Hyderabad – 500 034
Aware Global Hospitals, 08-16-01, Sowbhagya Nagar, Sagar Road, Lingoliguda, Saroornagar, Hyderabad – 500 035
Offer:
20% Discount on Investigation (excluding Packages)
10% on Medicines (at all GOOD LIFE PHARMACY OUTLETS)
20% Discount on Specialty and Super Specialty Consultations
Offer valid only on Production of UnitedHealthcare India HealthConnect card at hospitals
Contact Person: K Sateesh - Manager(Business Development)
Contact No: 09949844155
KolkataBIOTECH Diagnostic & Imaging Centre
71A, Charu Ch, Avenue, Kolkata - 700 033
Offer:
20% Discount on any type of Diagnostic Tests
Offer valid only on Production of UnitedHealthcare India - HealthConnect card
Contact Person: Mr. Sayantan / Mr. Debashish Benerjee
Contact No: 09836477606 /09231570272
Bangalore
Contact No: (080) 39893979
Manipal Cure & Care, 13/A, Wilson Garden Housing Society, Kothanur Main Road, Opp. RBI Layout, 7th Phase,
Bangalore - 560078
Contact No: (080) 39893979
Corporate Office: Manipal Towers, Fifth Floor, #14, Airport Road, Bangalore - 560 008
Manipal Cure & Care, #744, 80 Feet road, $th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 095
• Complet blood counts
(Automated)
• ESR (Automated)
• BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen
• Uric Acid - Serum
• SGOT (AST)
• SGPT (ALT)
• Bilirubin - Total
• Cholestrol - Total
• Glucose - Random
• Urine Routine
• X-Ray chest
• ECG
• PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen)
• General Medecine Consultation
• Dental Consultation
• Eye Consultation
VALUE ADDS:
• Xpress Face Cleaning
Healthcare of Women - Rs. 999/-
• Mamogram
• CBC with ESR
• Random Blood Sugar
• Pap smear
• Urine examination
• ECG
• BDM
• BP Check
• Gynecology Consultation
• Eye Consultaion
• Dental Consultation
Healthcare of Men - Rs. 999/-
Offer:
30 ml Renewing Mosturiser
Offer Price: Rs. 300/- MRP: Rs. 360/-
Skin Rightening Mask 5 Pcs. Pack
Offer Price: Rs. 350/- MRP: Rs. 410/-
30 ml Living Proof Cell Recovery Night Hydrating Complex
Offer Price: Rs. 400/- MRP: Rs. 485/-
All centers may not offer all services
Offer valid till 15th September,2009
SMS ‘MCC’ to 57333 or Call (STD Code) 3989 3979
Wockhardt Hospitals - Bangalore
E-ONE Wockhardt Emergency Care Network- is a fully equipped ICU on wheels (ambulance).
Dial 105711 for E-one service.
E-ONE is backed by a team of 310 dedicated specialists & 150 ICU beds across the Wockhradt hospital network
(at Banerghatta road, Cunningham road, Rajajinagar, Nagarbhavi)
MumbaiVertex Hospital
Veenanagar, Phase 2, Tulsi Pipe Lane Road, Next to Swapna Nagri, Mulund (West,) Mumbai -400 080
Offer:
1. Free Consultation on:
- Opthal
- ENT
- Dental
- Gyanc
- Dietitian
- Physician
- Cosmetic & Skin
Timing:4 pm to 8 pm Except Sunday, and for any other time with appointment
2. Health Checkup
20% Discount on all Health Checkup Package
This offer is valid for the month of July 2009, on production of United Healthcare India, HealthConnect card at Hospital.
Contact Person: Dr. Vaishali
Contact No: 09930158525 / 9324146312 / 022 - 41624024
Wockhardt Hospitals- Mumbai
Offer: E –One Ambulance Service
Wockhardt Hospitals offers E- One Ambulance Service (Covering areas in the vicinity of Mulund, Kalyan, Vashi, Chembur & Thane).
The ambulance has sophisticated life saving equipments & trained paramedics at par with international standards.
The basic aim is to attend medical emergencies like heart attack, stroke, trauma or an accident. The service is free of cost
to UHC India members (provided the hospitalization will be at Wockhardt Hospital)
Contact No.:- 022 - 67994400
Healthcare of Children - Rs. 499/-
• Eye Consultation
• Hearing Consultation
• Diet Consultation
• Pediatric Consultation
R G Stone Hospital - Mumbai
Exclusive offers for Mumbai Region - Health Checkup Campaign at Hospital
Offer:
The campaign will be held in the following ways:
FRG Stone Hospital – Khar, Mumbai will organize a free health checkup campaign which will
involve the following investigations.
• Ultrasound- Full abdomen
• CBC
• S. Creatinine
• Random Sugar
• SGPT
• PAP smear & Gynaec examination (for Women)
• PSA & Uroflowmetry (for Men above 50yrs)
• Urologist Consultation if needed
• A Token of registration fees of Rs.350/- will be charged by the hospital from each client (as an administrative Charges)
• Beneficiaries has to take an prior appointment on 022 – 61463500 from Ms. Reshma/Ms. Nita
• All the reports will be handed over on the same day (within 2 - 4 hrs) so that the patients do not have to come repeatedly
• This offer is valid from 15th August, 2009 to 15th September, 2009
• Offer valid only on Production of United Healthcare India HealthConnect Card at hospital
These offers are for the individuals and family members. To avail these offers - Kindly contact the above
reference point or for any queries contact the UnitedHealthcare India Account Manager (contact
details available with HR) or in case of any queries email to – [email protected]
