Humana Inc.

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Humana Military Takes Home the Gold for Best eBusiness Site [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 12 hours 12 minutes ago
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received a gold award for “Best eBusiness Site” from the eHealthcare Leadership Awards program earlier this month. This national awards program highlights the Internet’s role in achieving business objectives and recognizes the dedication that goes into creating outstanding health Web sites.


Humana Military s Call Center Recognized for Outstanding Performance [Press Release]
Business Wire | 5 days 9 hours 12 minutes ago
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received its third consecutive Vision Award from the Customer Contact Center Network (C3N) during the annual Boomerang Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The award, for overall contact center excellence in a large center (more than 101 call center representatives), is given to the contact center in the region exemplifying excellence. The Boomerang Awards is an annual competition recognizing the achievement...


Humana Awards $100,000 Atlanta Benefits Grant To The Atlanta Community Food Bank [Press Release]
Business Wire | 11 hours 40 minutes ago
More than 400,000 Atlanta and North Georgia residents, half of whom are children, either live with or are on the verge of hunger, and the number of families going to churches and food pantries seeking help to feed their families has increased approximately 10 percent over the past year.


Humana Foundation gives to non-profits | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.), The | 5 hours ago
Humana Inc. is giving $300,000 in grants to Louisville-based Dare to Care and seven other non-profit organizations around the country as a part of an effort to aid charities struggling amid the economic downturn, the company said Tuesday.


Humana Expanding Portfolio of Medicare Advantage Plans for 2010 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 8 days 8 hours 15 minutes ago
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will offer many new Medicare plans across the U.S. in 2010, providing consumers a wide variety of choices, including Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that feature affordable monthly premiums while offering health-and-wellness benefits and cost savings compared to what’s available through Original Medicare.


Humana Military Recognized for Commitment to Military Families [Press Release]
Business Wire | 7 days 14 hours 19 minutes ago
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received the National Military Family Association’s (NMFA) Dr. Lowell G. Daun Award at the organization’s 40th Anniversary Reception in Washington D.C. on October 28, 2009. The award recognizes organizations for their significant contributions to the development of NMFA and its initiatives.


The Humana Foundation Announces Recipients of Economic Response Grants [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 13 hours 15 minutes ago
During the ongoing economic downturn that has touched the entire country, many nonprofit organizations have found their services – such as food pantries, temporary shelters and medical clinics – to be increasingly important to their communities. Complicating their ability to serve the public, a June 2009 study by the Giving USA Foundation shows that two-thirds of charities saw drops in donation levels in 2008, with expectations for a similar decline in 2009.


Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs
Yahoo! | 21 days 15 hours 41 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Health insurer Humana Inc. rode its strong government business in posting a 65 percent jump in third-quarter profit Monday, as bulging membership and premiums from Medicare Advantage overcame a lackluster commercial segment hampered by the weak economy.


Humana Military Encourages South Region TRICARE Beneficiaries to Get Their H1N1 Flu Vaccines [Press Release]
Business Wire | 15 days 13 hours 35 minutes ago
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), encourages TRICARE South Region beneficiaries to get their H1N1 influenza vaccinations in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. Anticipating a greater need for the shots, the Department of Defense (DoD) is encouraging all military personnel to obtain the vaccines.


Humana Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Provides 2010 Financial Guidance [Press Release]
Business Wire | 22 days 17 hours 15 minutes ago
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today reported diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 (3Q09) of $1.78, consistent with management’s guidance of $1.75 to $1.80. The company earned $1.09 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 (3Q08) which reflected $0.40 per share in realized losses primarily associated with other-than-temporary impairments in investments and sales of distressed financial institution securities. The 3Q08 results also included high s...


Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.), The | 22 days 10 hours 38 minutes ago
Health insurer Humana Inc. rode its strong government business in posting a 65 percent jump in third-quarter profit Monday, as bulging membership and premiums from Medicare Advantage overcame a lackluster commercial segment hampered by the weak economy.


Humana to Administer Low-Income Pharmacy Program for CMS [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 15 hours 15 minutes ago
Effective Jan. 1, 2010, Humana will begin administering the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LI-NET) program for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This program allows individuals who receive Medicare’s low-income subsidy to also receive immediate prescription drug coverage at the point of sale if they are not already enrolled in a Part D plan.


North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona [Press Release]
Business Wire | 35 days 13 hours 15 minutes ago
North American Medical Management Arizona, Inc. (“NAMM”) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced a long-term agreement under which NAMM will organize a network of contracted private-practice physicians to care for Humana Gold Plus HMO members in the greater Phoenix area.


Humana Military Healthcare Services Promotes Flu Vaccinations for South Region TRICARE Beneficiaries [Press Release]
Business Wire | 40 days 15 hours 16 minutes ago
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), encourages TRICARE South Region beneficiaries to get their influenza vaccination in an effort to reduce the spread of flu this season. Beneficiaries may receive the flu vaccination at no cost from their local Military Treatment Facility (MTF), Primary Care Manager (PCM) or a MinuteClinic located in select CVS Pharmacies.





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Company Overview


Company: Humana Inc.
Industry: Health Care Plans
Website: http://www.humana.com

Medicare has made Humana a big-time player in the health insurance game. One of the country's largest Medicare providers and a top health insurer, Humana provides Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage to more than 4.5 million members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It also administers managed care plans for other government programs, including Medicaid plans in Florida and Puerto Rico and TRICARE (a program for military personnel) in 10 southern states. Additionally, Humana offers health plans and some specialty products (group life and disability insurance, for example) to commercial employers and individuals. All told, it covers more than 11 million members in the US.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 28,946.4 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Sales 14.5 (2008)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 647.2 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Net Income -22.4 (2008)
Number of Employees 28,900 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees 15.6 (2008)
Fiscal Year-End December