US Health Insurance Company Wants Too Much Money

B1 – Intermediate 

UnitedHealth is under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for their billing practices for extra payments for Medicare Advantage plans.

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about an investigation on UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices.

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Vocabulary Questions:

1. What does “billing” mean? “According to the Wall Street Journal, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices.” Use this word in a sentence.
2. What does “wrongdoing” mean? “UnitedHealth claims it is unaware of the investigation and denies wrongdoing.” Use this word in a sentence.
3. What does “buyout” mean? “Meanwhile, the company is also offering buyouts to employees in its benefits unit.” Use this word in a sentence.

Discussion Questions:

1. Share your thoughts on UnitedHealth’s billing practices.
2. How is this investigation affecting UnitedHealth?
3. If you are an investor in this company are you also going to sell your shares? Why or why not?