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Employee Referral Program

Everything we do at UnitedHealth Group comes down to our people. Our success is possible because our people are the best, and that means attracting more people who match your passion, enthusiasm, focus, energy and compassion. That’s why we turn to you to refer smart, talented, committed people. We’ve found that your referrals are the #1 source of our new hires. And those referrals are much more likely to stay with our company, longer. Find out how you can become part of the vision and rewards of our Referral Program.

How to Make a Referral

How it Works

Maybe you know someone with the kind of compassion, drive and can-do spirit it takes to be successful at UnitedHealth Group. Our past, current and future success is fueled by people who are equally ambitious. Smart, innovative, forward-thinking people with the drive and ability to excel – people just like you.

In most cases, if you are a regular full-time or part-time UnitedHealth Group employee, you are eligible to receive an employee referral bonus for referring external candidates for open positions. The candidate must be hired for a regular (not temporary) full-time or part-time position. Some exceptions apply. For details about eligibility, visit the policy page.

The “One-Year Referrer Rights” rule automatically links you to your referred candidate for one year. After one year has passed, another employee is able to refer the candidate. For further information please visit the Employee Referral Program page on Sparq.

To make a general referral, click here and follow the requested steps to add the information needed for your referral. To refer a friend for a specific position, search our current opportunities to find a good fit for your friend. When you find it, click on the Job Title to see details about the position and then click on the Refer a Friend button. Once you submit your referral in the system, you will receive an email confirmation that your referral was received.

Your referred friend will receive an e-mail acknowledging them of your referral and asking them to complete their profile in our system. Make sure your referral follows that link for next steps – it is the only way your friend is connected to your referral.

You can check the status of your referral at any point in time utilizing the “My Dashboard” link.

If your referral has accepted a position at UnitedHealth Group, you’ll often receive your bonus 30 days after the referred candidate has started employment. For questions on why you haven’t received your referral bonus, please submit an online ticket or call Employee Center. 

India and Philippines employees: Your referral bonus will be paid within the payout guidelines for your location, contingent upon program eligibility as noted on the Employee Referral Policy document.

Your referral bonus will be paid within the payout guidelines for your location, contingent upon program eligibility as noted on the Employee Referral Policy document.

Make a Referral Today

Refer who you know to our network and help us grow our team.

Refer a Friend

Student Program Referrals

What’s the best thing about coming to work at UnitedHealth Group every day? It’s got to be the incredible intelligence and savvy of the people who surround you. It’s great to see how their passion, energy, and commitment paired with their exceptional approach to learning and personal development are making us stronger every day. Together, we’re creating a high performance organization that’s expanding even as you read this. Now, let’s help that expansion move even faster. We need even more co-workers with just as much smarts, passion and energy.

Help us identify college students who can help build our future and bring the college students you know the opportunity of a career they’ll love with all the growth and development opportunities.

View our open Sales & Accounting roles and refer someone today

View all of our Student Program opportunities and refer someone today