Diverse Partners and Suppliers

We partner with diverse suppliers to reflect the multicultural markets we serve. Strengthening the diverse business community contributes to the overall economic growth and expansion of the nation’s most rapidly expanding market segments.

Our Approach to Identifying Opportunities for Diverse Suppliers
Our sourcing teams actively work to identify opportunities for diverse suppliers and small businesses. We also work with state and local government agencies and advocacy organizations to identify sourcing opportunities for diverse suppliers where possible.

Our Expectations for Suppliers
UnitedHealth Group is committed to conducting business ethically and in accordance with all government and industry standards, laws and regulations, and our internal policies. We expect the same commitment from our suppliers. The UnitedHealth Group Supplier Code of Conduct documents the principles and expectations for establishing and maintaining a business relationship with UnitedHealth Group. Learn more about UnitedHealth Group’s Supplier Code of Conduct.

Register as a Diverse Supplier
Please visit our website to register.

Our Supplier Diversity program focuses on the following classifications*:

• MBE – Minority Business Enterprise
• WBE – Women's Business Enterprise
• DOBE – Disabled-Owned Business Enterprise
• LGBTBE – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Business Enterprise
• SDVOB – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
• VBE – Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise
• SBE – Small Business Enterprise
• SDB – Small Disadvantaged Business
• WOSB – Women-Owned Small Business

*Certification by a third-party verification agency (where applicable) is a requirement for participation in UnitedHealth Group’s Supplier Diversity program.

Partnerships With Advocacy Organizations
We partner with many advocacy organizations in support of our supplier diversity efforts, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Disability:IN, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S), and the National Association of Women Business Owners. We also support numerous regional affiliate councils and local community organizations throughout the United States.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to the ongoing development of diverse suppliers. We facilitate robust skill development initiatives that enhance supplier capability and provide stronger positioning for sustainable success. We also offer practical solutions that improve organizational effectiveness and training designed to meet future business needs. Our key development initiatives include:

Capacity-Building Workshops
UnitedHealth Group partners with advocacy groups to facilitate developmental workshops. These events focus on initiating and maintaining strong customer relationships, developing effective digital marketing strategies and many other topics designed to build the capabilities of diverse suppliers.

Mentoring
UnitedHealth Group employees contribute their expertise directly to strengthening the infrastructure and capacity of diverse businesses. This program reinforces core competencies and skills that all businesses need to be efficient and effective while maximizing the impact of their products and services in the marketplace.