We have gotten numerous calls from this number. I say we're not interested and stop calling. Today they said they would not do so until they talked to my husband he gave them his date of birth and made the same request.
I am an employee at OptumHealth and we work with UnitedHealth Care, as well as directly with many employers to provide health and wellness services. The request for personal information is not phishing, but a HIPAA requirement to positively verify identity before we discuss any personal health information. The program will provide professional coaching over the phone to help you work on changing your lifestyle for better health.
This is not a phishing scam; it's legit. If they called you, your or your spouse probably has United Healthcare for your insurance. My employer's health insurance is through United Health Care, and our HSA, FSA, etc., is through OptumHealth. They offer a Wellness Plan to help prevent disease and bring down their healthcare costs.
I just got off the phone with them; they were calling about Wellness Coaching. They gave a list of topics to choose from--weight loss, exercise, nutrition, diabetes, heart-healthy lifestyle, and maybe one other. If you sign up, you get a wellness coach assigned to you who will call you once a month for 3-6 months to help you with your health goal. You also get email or voicemail tips on the area you chose. (No texting, unfortunately, but I suggested it to the representative.)
I signed up for it. It's an additional benefit, and is a service people do pay for. I just joined a gym two weeks ago, so I figure the extra support will only help. Also, it's free, and I'm cheap. :)
This company (Optum Health) keeps calling at all times day/night/Saturdays trying to sell "wellness." Am not interested and would like them to stop harassing me. They got my number from my health insurance company thru employer and I never signed up for this or gave my consent to be contacted.