United Networks of America

What United Networks of America does

United Networks of America (UNA) is a privately-held healthcare network operator and affinity benefits aggregator founded in 1993 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with secondary operations referenced in Salt Lake City. The company's core product is the UNA Rx Card, a free-to-consumer discount prescription drug program accepted at 68,000+ pharmacies; it sits atop a network of more than 240,000 providers serving 120.1 million members across 50+ U.S. states and territories, with cumulative member savings reported at $4.9 billion. Adjacent product lines extend the same network-economics model into dental, vision, hearing, cosmetic surgery, wellness, and teeth-whitening benefits.

Underlying the network is the UNA technology stack — including Apache, PHP, MySQL, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, and JavaScript — which powers the consumer card experience, the B2B "Network Access" platform, and the "UNA IQ" technology services offering. An international arm operates the Prescription Drug Exchange (PDE), extending the discount model cross-border.

UNA generates revenue through five streams: (1) per-transaction fees on UNA Rx Card prescriptions (approximately $1.80 per script), (2) multi-year Network Access subscriptions paid by B2B distributors, (3) consulting services, (4) network-development and licensing arrangements, and (5) technology solutions delivered through UNA IQ. Go-to-market operates on two tracks: direct-to-consumer via the free card and state/county-government distribution partnerships (e.g., County Executives of America), and enterprise sales to third-party administrators, insurers, employers, and government entities — including named relationships with Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, Transamerica, Farm Bureau, and Choice Administrators.

Name

United Networks of America

Legal name

United Networks of America, Inc.

Website

https://unitednetworksofamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Networks of America is a privately-held healthcare network operator founded in 1993, running the UNA Rx Card discount prescription program at 68,000+ pharmacies and a 240,000-provider network serving 120.1 million members across 50+ U.S. states plus dental, vision, and adjacent benefit lines, sold B2B to insurers, TPAs, employers, and governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Care Network Services

NAICS

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities (524)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Care / Network-Based Group Health Plans (Carrier Network Products) (FSAIAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

National PPO Networks (HLAEANAA), Dental Provider Networks (DPPO/DHMO) (FSAIAHAF), Vision Provider Networks (PPO/HMO) (FSAIAHAG), Managed Vision Care Networks (Provider Network Management) (HLAEAJAJ), Dental PPO Networks (HLAEANAE)

Keywords

• Prescription discount cards
• Managed care networks
• Dental discount plans
• Vision care networks
• Healthcare benefit consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees (UNA Rx Card): UNA generates revenue through a per-transaction fee paid each time a prescription discount card is used. The fee structure includes approximately $1.80 per prescription filled for state programs. The card is free to end users while pharmacies and/or pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates fund the program.
2. Network Access Services: Provides clients with access options to UNA's full complement of fully-credentialed benefit networks. Networks can be added as overlays to existing networks, implemented with benefit incentives for in-network utilization to create savings in funded and self-funded plans.
3. Consulting Services: Services for contracting, credentialing, fulfillment, or product selection in the ancillary benefits marketplace. Includes managing RFP processes, vendor compilation, vendor grading/selection, and leveraging group purchasing power.
4. Network Development: Provides proprietary knowledge and support to companies seeking to develop or enhance networks while retaining ownership and operation rights.
5. Technology Solutions: Technology services including URL creation, SEO, web programming, hosting, and custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Networks of America operates a multi-network managed care platform offering a portfolio of discount benefit programs. The flagship UNA Rx Card provides up to 80% savings on prescription medications at 68,000+ pharmacies, complemented by dental (Choice Plus Dental, US Dental Access), vision (US Eye Plan, 39 Dollar Eyeglasses), cosmetic surgery (American Cosmetic Surgery Network), teeth whitening (ProSmileUSA), and international drug purchasing (Prescription Drug Exchange) networks. The company also delivers Network Access overlay programs, Network Development support, and Consulting Services to TPAs, insurance companies, employers, governments, and associations.

Product overview

United Networks of America operates as a multi-network managed care platform offering a portfolio of discount benefit programs. The core product is the UNA Rx Card discount prescription drug program, which provides savings of up to 80% at over 68,000 pharmacies and includes pharmacy locator and pricing tools with automated card download capabilities. This is supplemented by specialized networks including Prescription Drug Exchange (for international drug purchasing), dental networks (via DentalPlans.com partnerships), vision networks (US Eye Plan, 39 Dollar Eyeglasses), the American Cosmetic Surgery Network, and ProSmileUSA (teeth whitening). The company also offers UNA IQ Technology Services for web/tech solutions. UNA's service offerings include Network Access (providing clients access to its credentialed benefit networks), Network Development (supporting companies building proprietary networks), Consulting Services (contracting, credentialing, RFP management), and Technology Solutions. Clients include TPAs, insurance companies, associations, universities, governments, school systems, and large employers across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNA Rx Card: Nation's largest prescription assistance card program offering up to 80% savings at over 68,000 pharmacies
• Prescription Drug Exchange
• Choice Plus Dental Plans
• American Cosmetic Surgery Network
• US Eye Plan
• UNA IQ

Products and services

• UNA Rx Card Discount prescription drug card program providing up to 80% savings at 68,000+ national and regional pharmacies, with automated card download and back-end utilization reporting; free to end users.
• Prescription Drug Exchange (PDE) Exchange market enabling individuals, companies, and governments to purchase prescription drugs internationally across USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, India, Australia, Germany, and South Africa.
• Choice Plus Dental Plans Dental discount program offering 10-60% savings at 100,000+ participating dentists with no annual limits or waiting periods.
• American Cosmetic Surgery Network Discount cosmetic surgery network featuring board-certified surgeons offering reduced pricing on procedures including liposuction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and breast enhancement.
• US Eye Plan Vision care network providing reduced pricing on eyeglasses and LASIK surgery through providers including Pearle Vision Centers, JC PENNY Optical, and Target Optical.
• 39 Dollar Eyeglasses Discount eyeglasses program offering affordable eyeglass pricing through a dedicated network.
• ProSmileUSA Professional teeth whitening service allowing members to purchase whitening kits direct from the lab at reduced costs compared to dentist office pricing.
• Network Access Program Provides enterprise clients access to UNA's fully-credentialed benefit networks as overlays to existing networks or for stand-alone applications; portable networks with no utilization restrictions.
• Network Development Services Provides proprietary knowledge and support to companies seeking to develop or enhance networks while retaining ownership and operation rights to those networks.
• Consulting Services Services for contracting, credentialing, fulfillment, product selection, and specifications in the ancillary benefits marketplace, including RFP process management, vendor compilation, and group purchasing leverage.
• UNA IQ Technology Services Technology services division offering URL creation, SEO, web development, secure hosting, custom firewall resources, web programming, project management solutions, IT-based graphic design, and web-based security solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4.9 billion in cumulative member savings since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• National Sheriffs' AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 August 2020UNA assisted the National Sheriffs' Association in its landmark effort to advise and protect members during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNA helped distribute fact-based information and supplies that protected thousands of deputies and those in need.
• County Executives of America (CEA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2020CEA partnered with UNA to distribute free prescription assistance cards across 700+ member counties. The CEA Rx Assistance Program provides savings of up to 80% on prescription medications with no restrictions, income, or age limitations. Cards accepted at over 68,000 national and regional pharmacies.
• Warrick Dunn CharitiesminorOthers · 29 July 2019Ryan D. 'Jume' Jumonville made a record multi-million dollar donation to Warrick Dunn Charities' Homes for the Holidays program. The gift, the largest in the charity's 22-year history, enabled 100+ families across the US to become first-time homeowners. Warrick Dunn and Jumonville were teammates at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge.
• Winrock International (Wallace Center)minorOthers · 6 March 2019Ryan D. 'Jume' Jumonville's extraordinary gift established the 'Gamechangers Laboratory' at Winrock's Wallace Center. The initiative catalyzes breakthrough ideas in community-based food systems, partnering with the Food Systems Leadership Network of nearly 2,000 food systems leaders across all 50 states, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
• Folds of Honor FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2018UNA helped provide scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service-members through Folds of Honor Foundation.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2016UNA committed a minimum of $1 million to fund program growth and development for Children's Miracle Network's 170 member hospitals across North America. The partnership supports critical treatments, services, and charitable care for sick and injured children. Partnership celebrating 10 years as of 2025.
• XRP HealthcareflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA partnered with XRP Healthcare to offer a discounted prescription drug program and digital card usable at 68,000 pharmacies across the USA including Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, and Walmart. Users of the card will be rewarded in XRP Healthcare's native token (XRPH) paired with USDT when the card is used. This partnership leverages Web3/blockchain technology to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability.
• Choice Administrators (Word & Brown Companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChoice Administrators sponsored the California Rx Card Program throughout the state. The company works with insurance brokers to distribute quality and affordable healthcare programs to California employers.
• Health Access AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth Access America partnered with Texas Rx Card Program to educate and inform the uninsured, media, and public about affordable healthcare options and distribute free prescription discount information.
• Hawaii Medical Association and Hawaii Hotel Lodging AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered to distribute Hawaii Rx Card through distribution sites set up by these associations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RxSaver: RxSaver (owned by RetailMeNot) provides free prescription discount cards accepted at major U.S. pharmacies. It targets the same uninsured/underinsured consumer segment as UNA Rx Card with comparable savings claims.
• GoodRx: GoodRx is the leading consumer-facing prescription discount card platform in the U.S., offering free-to-user Rx savings at 70,000+ pharmacies. It directly competes with UNA Rx Card on the same core proposition — discounted prescription prices via a free card or app.
• ScriptSave WellRx: ScriptSave WellRx is a prescription discount program offering free Rx savings cards accepted at 65,000+ pharmacies, directly overlapping with UNA's value proposition and pharmacy network breadth.
• SingleCare: SingleCare operates a prescription discount card and app providing savings at 35,000+ pharmacies. It competes head-to-head with UNA Rx Card in the same consumer savings category, particularly via employer and association channel partnerships.
• NeedyMeds: NeedyMeds is a nonprofit operating a free prescription discount card accepted at 65,000+ pharmacies. It competes with UNA Rx Card in the same affordability-focused consumer segment, particularly among uninsured patients.

Broad incumbents

• Aetna: Aetna (CVS Health-owned) is a major national health insurer offering dental, vision, and pharmacy benefit products. UNA already partners with the broader insurance ecosystem (BCBS, MetLife) where Aetna is a peer customer/competitor for ancillary benefit network services.
• CVS Caremark: CVS Caremark is one of the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), controlling pharmacy network economics that fundamentally shape UNA's discount card value proposition. As a broad incumbent in pharmacy benefit management, it both competes with and enables UNA's program.
• Express Scripts: Express Scripts (Cigna-owned) is a top-three U.S. PBM serving 100M+ members. Its scale, formulary design, and rebate economics shape the entire prescription discount card category in which UNA operates.
• OptumRx: OptumRx (UnitedHealth Group) is the largest U.S. PBM managing pharmacy benefits for tens of millions of members. It is a broad incumbent that defines the structural environment in which UNA's Rx discount product competes.

Emerging players

• Blink Health: Blink Health is an online prescription drug discount platform offering free home delivery and discount pricing at 35,000+ pharmacies. It overlaps with UNA Rx Card on price-transparency and discount functionality, with a differentiated delivery-led consumer experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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