SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549

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                                   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):   FEBRUARY 29, 1996
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                         UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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              (exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


                                   MINNESOTA
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                (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


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


        300 OPUS CENTER, 9900 BREN ROAD EAST, MINNETONKA, MN    55343
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           (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)


      Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (612) 936-1300
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Item 5.  Other Events

On February 29, 1996, the Registrant announced its financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.


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

(c)  Exhibits
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     Exhibit 99.1 - United HealthCare Corporation Press Release, dated 
     February 29, 1996.

     Exhibit 99.2 - Supplemental Financial Schedules related to financial
     results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1995.

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                                   SIGNATURES
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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
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                                         (Registrant)


                                    By /s/David P. Koppe
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                                       David P. Koppe
                                       Vice President, Treasurer and
                                       Chief Financial Officer


Date:  February 29, 1996













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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit Number     Description                                        Page No.
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99.1               United HealthCare Corporation Press
                   Release dated February 29, 1996.                     5

99.2               Supplemental Financial Schedules related
                   to financial results for the fourth quarter
                   ended December 31, 1995.                             14




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