United Healthcare, one of the largest health insurance providers in the US, recently introduced a new loyalty program targeting families with children who are prone to ear infections. The program, called “Infectious Rewards,” promises to give a free coffee mug to parents whose children experience 7 or more ear infections in a single year.
Named “Infectious Rewards,” this innovative program aims to reward parents who are constantly caring for their children’s chronic ear infections. “We know that ear infections can be a real pain, both for children and their parents,” said United Healthcare spokesperson, Jane Billingsly. “That’s why we wanted to give something back to those parents who would gladly trade one of their thumbs in exchange for one month of winter without their children being sick.”
The program has garnered significant attention on social media, with many parents sharing their experiences and stories of dealing with recurring ear infections. One mother even humorously inquired if there was a limit to the number of mugs she could receive or if she could collect a full set of six. “I can’t wait to proudly display my ear infection coffee mug at the next PTA meeting,” shared one mom. “It will be like a badge of honor for all the sleepless nights we’ve endured.”
“I mean, I guess it’s nice to get a free mug or whatever, but I’d rather not have to deal with my kid’s ear infections in the first place,” said parent and frequent ear infection sufferer, Rachel Dougherty. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do with all these mugs. My Yeti is much better than this cheap piece of crap. Hey United Healthcare, have you ever thought of covering my blood pressure medicine instead of giving out stupid mugs?”
Another parent, Ashley Patterson, revealed that she already accumulated six checks on her Infectious Rewards card by July. She wondered what she would do with all the mugs, but acknowledged that they could serve as a reminder of the time spent at the doctor’s office with her child.
Despite some criticism, United Healthcare remains committed to the program and has plans to expand it in the future. “We are actively working on a similar program related to COVID, named COVID Club,” stated the spokesperson.
