Our People and Culture 76 2021 Sustainability Report A Modern, High-Performing Health System Introduction Responsible Business Practices Performance Data Environmental Health • Our ne xt-generation, modern way of working includes three work models to promote a collaborative and inclusive culture while balancing the needs of the business with the increased preference for flexible working arrangements and flexible working hours. • Stride , UnitedHealth Group’s well- being program, gives employees access to resources on fitness, nutrition, financial support and stress management. • A doption assistance, including reimbursement of up to $10,000 for full-time employees and $5,000 for part-time employees for eligible expenses for each adopted child. • Our e xpanded paid parental leave provides both primary and non-primary caregivers up to six consecutive weeks of paid leave upon the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption/ foster care. This benefit can be used flexibly to support a continuous full-time leave, supplement a short- term disability claim, allow a reduced work schedule, and/or extend a leave beyond FMLA requirements. • P aid caregiver leave offers two weeks of paid time off to care for a child, parent, spouse or domestic partner who has a serious mental or physical health condition. • P art-time working options for UnitedHealth Group employees, including when returning from leave. • S upport for nursing mothers, which includes access to private lactation spaces while on site, time off during the day to pump, and no-cost access to Milk Stork for mothers traveling on company business. • F amily support benefits, which offer employees center- and home-based child care or elder care, subsidized by UnitedHealth Group, to use when regular care arrangements fall through or are unavailable. • T uition reimbursement for employees who work 20 hours or more per week. They are qualified for up to $5,250 per calendar year for job-related coursework in accredited programs. • On-site emplo yee clinic services offering convenient health and wellness care at many locations. Fostering Employee Health and Well-Being Improving health and well-being At UnitedHealth Group, we aim to make healthy living easier by providing all employees with choice, flexibility and a simplified work experience.