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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September&nbsp;21, 2000  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Registration No.&nbsp;333-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>FORM S-8<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
Under<BR>
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Minnesota</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><B>41-1321939</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
incorporation or organization)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>9900 Bren Road East<BR>
Minnetonka, Minnesota</B></FONT></TD>
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55343</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION<BR>
AMENDED AND RESTATED<BR>
1991 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN,<BR>
AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE MAY 14, 1997<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Full title of the plan) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>DAVID J. LUBBEN<BR> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>General Counsel and Secretary<BR>
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated<BR>
9900 Bren Road East<BR>
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343<BR>
(Name and address of agent for service)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>Copy to:<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>JAMES D. ALT, ESQ.<BR> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Dorsey&nbsp;&amp; Whitney LLP<BR>
Pillsbury Center South<BR>
220 South 6th Street<BR>
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>(952)&nbsp;936-1300<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) </FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="33%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Title of Securities<BR>
to be Registered</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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be Registered</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed<BR>
Maximum<BR>
Offering Price<BR>
Per Share*</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed<BR>
Maximum<BR>
Aggregate<BR>
Offering Price*</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Amount of<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="33%"><FONT SIZE=2>Common Stock ($.01 par value)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>10,000,000 shares</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$92.22</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$922,200,000</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="14%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$243,460.80</FONT></TD>
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<DT><FONT SIZE=2>*</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Estimated
solely for the purpose of determining the registration fee in accordance with Rules&nbsp;457(h) and (c). The proposed maximum offering price is based upon the average of
the high and low sales prices of the Company's Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on September&nbsp;18, 2000. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The information required to be filed in this registration statement is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained in the registration
statements on Form&nbsp;S-8 (File Nos. 33-50285; 33-67918; 33-75846; 33-59083; 333-06533; 333-25923;
333-50461 and 333-87243) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July&nbsp;31, 1992; August&nbsp;26, 1993; February&nbsp;28, 1994; May&nbsp;4, 1995;
June&nbsp;21, 1996, April&nbsp;25, 1997, April&nbsp;20, 1998 and September&nbsp;16, 1999, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Item 8. Exhibits  </B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>5</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="85%"><FONT SIZE=2>Opinion and Consent of the General Counsel of the Registrant</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>15</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>23.1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form&nbsp;S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Minnetonka, State of Minnesota, on this 21<SUP>st</SUP> day of September, 2000. </FONT></P>

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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> William W. McGuire, M.D.<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Chief Executive Officer</I></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities
indicated on this 21<SUP>st</SUP> day of September, 2000. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="36%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> William W. McGuire, M.D.</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ARNOLD H. KAPLAN</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Arnold H. Kaplan</FONT></TD>
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Chief Financial Officer<BR>
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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>PATRICK J. ERLANDSON</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Patrick J. Erlandson</FONT></TD>
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*</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Walter F. Mondale</FONT></TD>
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*</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Richard T. Burke</FONT></TD>
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*</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Mary O. Mundinger</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Stephen J. Hemsley</FONT></TD>
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*</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> William G. Spears</FONT></TD>
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*</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Thomas H. Kean</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> William W. McGuire, M.D.<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>As Attorney-In-Fact</I></FONT></TD>
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2000
Registration No. 333-
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
41-1321939
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9900 Bren Road East
Minnetonka, Minnesota
55343
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
AMENDED AND RESTATED
1991 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN,
AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE MAY 14, 1997
(Full title of the plan)
DAVID J. LUBBEN
General Counsel and Secretary
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
9900 Bren Road East
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
JAMES D. ALT, ESQ.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Pillsbury Center South
220 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(952) 936-1300
(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Securities
to be Registered
Amount to
be Registered
Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price
Per Share*
Proposed
Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price*
Amount of
Registration Fee
Common Stock ($.01 par value)
10,000,000 shares
$92.22
$922,200,000
$243,460.80
*
Estimated
solely for the purpose of determining the registration fee in accordance with Rules 457(h) and (c). The proposed maximum offering price is based upon the average of
the high and low sales prices of the Company's Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2000.
Part II.
Information Required in the Registration Statement
The information required to be filed in this registration statement is incorporated herein by reference to the information contained in the registration
statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 33-50285; 33-67918; 33-75846; 33-59083; 333-06533; 333-25923;
333-50461 and 333-87243) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 1992; August 26, 1993; February 28, 1994; May 4, 1995;
June 21, 1996, April 25, 1997, April 20, 1998 and September 16, 1999, respectively.
Item 8. Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
5
Opinion and Consent of the General Counsel of the Registrant
15
Letter re Unaudited Interim Financial Information
23.1
Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants
23.2
Consent of the General Counsel of the Registrant (included in Exhibit 5 above)
24
Power of Attorney
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Minnetonka, State of Minnesota, on this 21
st
day of September, 2000.
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
By
/s/
WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.
William W. McGuire, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities
indicated on this 21
st
day of September, 2000.
/s/
WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.
William W. McGuire, M.D.
Director and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
/s/
ARNOLD H. KAPLAN
Arnold H. Kaplan
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
/s/
PATRICK J. ERLANDSON
Patrick J. Erlandson
Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting officer)
William C. Ballard, Jr.
Director
*
Walter F. Mondale
Director
*
Richard T. Burke
Director
*
Mary O. Mundinger
Director
/s/
STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY
Stephen J. Hemsley
Director
*
Robert L. Ryan
Director
*
James A. Johnson
Director
*
William G. Spears
Director
*
Thomas H. Kean
Director
*
Gail R. Wilensky
Director
Douglas W. Leatherdale
Director
*By
/s/
WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, M.D.
William W. McGuire, M.D.
As Attorney-In-Fact
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
Description
5
Opinion and Consent of the General Counsel of the Registrant
15
Letter re Unaudited Interim Financial Information
23.1
Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants
23.2
Consent of the General Counsel of the Registrant (included in Exhibit 5 above)
24
Power of Attorney
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