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UnitedHealthcare’s 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Enhancements to Benefits that Matter Most to Members

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Sunday, October 1, 2023
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Highlights of UnitedHealthcare’s 2024 Individual Medicare Advantage plans:

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  • Highlights of UnitedHealthcare’s 2024 Individual Medicare Advantage plans:
    UnitedHealthcare UCard® is the all-in-one access point for members to use their benefits and is integrated with UnitedHealthcare’s member website and mobile app.
  • Hearing & Vision: UnitedHealthcare standard Medicare Advantage plans cover more than 2,000 hearing aids and devices not covered by Original Medicare with new coverage for OTC devices added in 2024.
  • Coverage: All standard Medicare Advantage plans will offer $0 copays for: virtual visits, mammograms and colonoscopies and routine dental, vision and hearing exams.
  • As the only company to offer Medicare plans with the AARP name, and as the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage, D-SNP and Medicare Supplement carrier, UnitedHealthcare serves 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries, or over 13 million people, through a portfolio of products that include Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplement and retiree services.iii

The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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DA NANG, VIETNAM, Aug 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023 is delighted to announce its upcoming event.

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  • DA NANG, VIETNAM, Aug 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023 is delighted to announce its upcoming event.
  • As a gathering of the most influential minds in food security and sustainability, the summit is set to take place on the 29th of August, 2023 in Danang, Vietnam.
  • The summit will provide a platform for leading experts and stakeholders in the field to exchange insights, discuss strategies, and identify solutions for pressing issues related to food security and sustainability.
  • For more information about the 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023, please visit https://foodsecure.global/

Capital Plus Financial closes $125 million Treasury bond

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Plus Financial, a community development financial institution, certified B Corp and wholly owned subsidiary of Crossroads Impact Corp, closed a $125 million bond from the United States Treasury Department's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program – the largest bond allocation issued by the program in 2022.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Plus Financial, a community development financial institution, certified B Corp and wholly owned subsidiary of Crossroads Impact Corp, closed a $125 million bond from the United States Treasury Department's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program – the largest bond allocation issued by the program in 2022.
  • After the program's thorough due diligence, Capital Plus Financial was named a bond recipient of the highly selective and competitive program, which will allow CPF the ability to better serve its borrowers by providing long-term, fixed-rate cost of debt capital.
  • Capital Plus Financial is one of only five CDFIs nationwide selected.
  • The U.S. Treasury Department issues the bond for which the qualified issuer sells the bonds to the Federal Financing Bank.

Crossroads Impact Corp subsidiary receives $125 million Treasury bond

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Plus Financial, a community development financial institution, certified B Corp and wholly owned subsidiary of Crossroads Impact Corp, announced that it will receive a $125 million bond guarantee from the United States Treasury Department's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, one of three guarantees totaling $355 million that the Treasury agreed to issue under the fiscal year 2022 round of the program. 

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Capital Plus Financial, a community development financial institution, certified B Corp and wholly owned subsidiary of Crossroads Impact Corp, announced that it will receive a $125 million bond guarantee from the United States Treasury Department's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, one of three guarantees totaling $355 million that the Treasury agreed to issue under the fiscal year 2022 round of the program.
  • Capital Plus Financial is one of only five CDFIs nationwide selected, and the $125 million bond issued on its behalf will be the largest of the year.
  • Capital Plus is the wholly owned subsidiary of Crossroads Impact Corporation (OTCQX: CRSS), a holding company focused on investing in businesses that promote economic vitality and community development.
  • Crossroads Impact Corp (OTCQX: CRSS) Crossroads Impact Corp's mission is to promote economic vitality through community development and equitable access to capital; harnessing the power for good to tackle systemic issues within underserved communities.

Treasury Guarantees $355 Million in Bond Funding for Projects in Low-Income Communities

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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A total of more than $2.167 billion has been guaranteed since the inception of the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, which provides long-term, fixed-rate capital for projects in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities.

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  • A total of more than $2.167 billion has been guaranteed since the inception of the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, which provides long-term, fixed-rate capital for projects in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities.
  • Todays announcement marks a banner year for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, said CDFI Fund Director Jodie Harris.The $355 million in bonds issuances announced today is the largest in the programs history.
  • The FY 2022 program participants include:
    Community Reinvestment Fund, USA will issue a $100 million bond on behalf of Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF).
  • This is LIIFs third CDFI Bond Guarantee Program bond issuance, having also been a part of bond guarantees in both 2014 and 2016.

Clearinghouse CDFI Secures $4 Million from United States Treasury to Finance Affordable Housing Development

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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LAKE FOREST, Calif.,  Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today that it was awarded $4 million from the United States Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund). Clearinghouse CDFI will use the assistance to finance the development of affordable housing, targeting projects which benefit homeless and other disenfranchised populations in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. At least 10% of the award will benefit rural areas. Clearinghouse CDFI will leverage the award up to ten times its value to create or preserve over 400 affordable rental housing units serving low- and very low-income individuals and families.

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  • Award from the United States Treasury Capital Magnet Fund Program is expected to create or preserve more than 400 affordable rental housing units in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
    LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today that it was awarded $4 million from the United States Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund).
  • Clearinghouse CDFI will use the assistance to finance the development of affordable housing, targeting projects which benefit homeless and other disenfranchised populations in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.
  • The award was part of a larger CDFI Fund award of $336.4 million to 59 organizations for the development of affordable housing and community facilities serving low-income individuals, families, and communities.
  • Clearinghouse CDFI loans have also created/retained 24,329 student spaces and 10,100 units of affordable, student, and shelter housing since inception.

U.S. Treasury Announces $336.4 Million in Capital Magnet Fund Awards to Support Affordable Housing

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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This is the largest award round since the creation of the Capital Magnet Fund and a 23% increase in the number of awardees compared to the FY 2020 award round.

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  • This is the largest award round since the creation of the Capital Magnet Fund and a 23% increase in the number of awardees compared to the FY 2020 award round.
  • I am proud to announce the recipients of the FY 2021 Capital Magnet Fund awards, our largest award round ever, said CDFI Fund Director Jodie Harris.
  • Expanding the reach of the Capital Magnet Fund to more organizationsone-third of which are first-time Capital Magnet Fund awardeeswill support vital financing for affordable housing and related economic development and community service facilities that our communities urgently need.
  • The 59 awardees were selected pursuant to a merit-based competitive review of applications submitted from 146 organizations that requested more than $991.8 million from the FY 2021 Capital Magnet Fund round.

Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health of Iowa, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced that it provided investments totaling $225,000 to six community health partners throughout the state. The investments will support local organizations and health care providers who are committed to helping underserved Iowans meet social care needs, including those related to child care, food insecurity and access to preventive care in rural areas.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health of Iowa, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced that it provided investments totaling $225,000 to six community health partners throughout the state.
  • CHC/SEIA is a non-profit community health center that provides primary care to individuals and families with limited resources or other barriers to health care.
  • Ted Koutsoubas,Chief Strategy Officer for Aetna Medicaid, said,"Community health partners are essential for meeting people where they are and helping support their health and well-being.
  • Currently, Aetna Medicaid owns and/or administers Medicaid managed health care plans under the names of Aetna Better Health and other affiliate names.

DOGTV Debuts New Original Series for Pet Parents: 'The Dog Chef'

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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'The Dog Chef' is a 10-episode series of shows that highlight Matthews' work with celebrities and everyday pet owners to create nutritious food that promotes canine health and enrichment.

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  • 'The Dog Chef' is a 10-episode series of shows that highlight Matthews' work with celebrities and everyday pet owners to create nutritious food that promotes canine health and enrichment.
  • Kevyn Matthews owns The Dog Chef cafe in Baltimore, where he makes fresh food, treats and froyo for dogs.
  • Matthews helps create recipes that help the dog feel better and improve its quality of life.
  • "We want pet owners everywhere to be able to access the beneficial programming that DOGTV provides," she said.

Eat Well Group Inc. Announces & Closes $5,018,000 Unit Private Placement From Nurture Healthy Food LLP at $0.75 per Unit

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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In addition, NHF is entitled to 8% of any dividend declared and paid by Amara to Eat Well.

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  • In addition, NHF is entitled to 8% of any dividend declared and paid by Amara to Eat Well.
  • Nurture Capital is focused on human health, environmentally beneficial investing and portfolio company development, building profitable businesses that are good for people and the environment.
  • Nurture Healthy Food shares our vision in driving forward sustainable and nutritious CPG products and brands that form the basis of the next generation of household names, continued Aneed.
  • EWGs focus on healthy and sustainable food is a perfect match to our vertically integrated superfoods business.