11 arrested during protest at UnitedHealthcare HQ, alleging company is systemically 'refusing to approve care'

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Unitedhealth Group Notícia

Protest

Nearly a dozen people were arrested Monday outside UnitedHealthcare headquarters while protesting the company's alleged practice of not paying for care.

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Nearly a dozen people were arrested Monday outside UnitedHealthcare headquarters, protesting what they allege is the company's practice of not paying for care.Eleven protesters were arrested by Minnetonka police for blocking the street, according to the People's Action Institute, which helped organize the protest as part of its Care Over Cost campaign.

'A spokesperson for UnitedHealth Group said it has had dialogue with the People's Action Institute for some time and has shared 'member-related issues' that have since been resolved. The spokesperson went on to say the company wants to engage the group for Minnesota-specific cases but the group hasn't shared any specific issues that haven't already been resolved.'The safety and security of our employees is a top priority.

 

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