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Postage Rate Update

Scheduled for Jul 13, 00:00 - 00:10 EDT

Scheduled

Dear Valued Customer,

In September 2021, the USPS® announced that beginning in 2023, rate adjustments will occur twice a year, in January and in July.

In accordance with this schedule, please note the following USPS rates that take effect July 13, 2025, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission:

Current Rate
Stamped Single-Piece $0.730
MAADC Automation $0.622
AADC Automation $0.593
5-Digit Automation $0.545

New Rate
Effective July 13, 2025
(Pending Approval)

Stamped Single-Piece $0.780
MAADC Automation $0.672
AADC Automation $0.641
5-Digit Automation $0.593

Optum continues to pursue postage optimization strategies and anticipates sharing information on future savings shortly. In the meantime, we want to be transparent about USPS’ planned rate increases in general to help you plan your budgets.

Digital channels can help counter rising print costs
Optum continues to explore digital communication channels to help eliminate postage and material costs altogether. If you are interested in digital communication solutions, please reach out to your Relationship Manager for additional details.

We appreciate your business and continue to strive for excellence serving you. Please contact us with questions or concerns.

Thank you for your attention,
Optum

REF 17424017
Posted May 05, 2025 - 10:30 EDT
This scheduled maintenance affects: Payer Communications and Payment Services (Communications Complete - Payer).