SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

	Washington, D. C.  20549

	          

	
	FORM 8-K


	CURRENT REPORT

	Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
	Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 18, 
1996



UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
	(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



MINNESOTA
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


		0-13253						41-1321939
	(Commission File Number)				(IRS Employer       
                                         Identification No.)



	300 Opus Center, 9900 Bren Road East, Minnetonka, MN      55343
(Address of principal executive offices)	 		(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(612) 936-1300




Item 5. Other Events

On December 18, 1996 the Registrant issued a press release 
relating to the dismissal of all claims against defendants in the 
case of Ray Levy, On Behallf of Himself and Others Similarly 
Situated vs United HealthCare Corporation, et al.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information 
and Exhibits.

(c)	Exhibits
	
	Exhibit 99--United HealthCare Corporation press release, 
dated December 18, 1996.



	SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on 
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


						UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
							


						By                                 
                              
						      David P. Koppe
						      Chief Financial Officer


Date:	December 18, 1996



EXHIBIT INDEX




Exhibit Number	Description								
	Page No.

99			United HealthCare Corporation  press release			
	5
			dated December 18, 1996.