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New Survey Shows Seniors are Healthier and More Physically Active than Most People Think

LOUISVILLE, KY - July 16, 2007 - A new survey of the fitness and exercise habits of people over the age of 50 reveals that seniors are more physically active than most people think. Given common assumptions about baby boomers and seniors, the results were somewhat surprising in that this group is generally healthy and physically active. Of those polled, 97 percent say they are in good, very good or excellent health and 45 percent consider themselves above average in physical fitness. Respondents believe that exercising is beneficial in improving and maintaining their health and fitness levels, with 42 percent noting that they look or feel better as a result of physical activity. (more)

Richard Simmons Leads the World’s Largest Senior Workout

LOUISVILLE, KY - June 30, 2007 - Richard Simmons led the World’s Largest Senior Workout, organized by Humana Inc., (NYSE: HUM), on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Broadbent Arena in the Kentucky Exposition Center. The event, held during the 2007 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, attracted hundreds of participants, many of whom were competing Senior Olympians. (more)

Humana introduces 2007 generics program to help members reduce out-of-pocket medication costs

LOUISVILLE, KY - Dec 12, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it will introduce a Waive Generic Copayment program in 2007 to its fully insured Commercial members on tiered copay prescription drug plans. (more)

Humana launches Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service health plan and prescription drug plans for Medicare beneficiaries in Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI - Dec 7, 2006 - Medicare beneficiaries in Hawaii now have more options for reducing out-of-pocket health care costs following the launch of a Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service (PFFS) health plan and three Medicare Part D prescription drug plan options from Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). (more)

Humana launches Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service health plan and prescription drug plans for Medicare beneficiaries in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, AK - Dec 7, 2006 - Medicare beneficiaries in Alaska now have more options for reducing out-of-pocket health care costs following the launch of a Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service (PFFS) health plan with a prescription drug plan and three stand alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan options from Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). (more)

Humana and State Farm® Expand Strategic Alliance to Offer Medicare Advantage Plans

LOUISVILLE, KY and BLOOMINGTON, IL - Oct 10, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and State Farm, the nation's largest property and casualty insurer, announced today that the more than 17,000 State Farm agents will have the opportunity to be licensed to sell Humana's Medicare Advantage private fee for service (PFFS) plans for 2007. The agents are located throughout the United States allowing people with Medicare easy access to an agent who can assist them in understanding and enrolling in these popular medical and pharmacy health benefit plans. (more)

Humana Medicare Brings Movie Classic “Casablanca” Back to the Silver Screen

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 9, 2006 - Straight from the golden days of Hollywood to a theatre near you, Humana (NYSE: HUM) today announced that it will bring the 1942 classic "Casablanca" back to the big screen in select movie theatres nationwide as part of a campaign to preview its 2007 Medicare Advantage health plans.  (more)

Medicare Plans: Humana receives approval for a major expansion

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sep 29, 2006 - Building on the success of its 2006 Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug program plan offerings, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a major expansion of its Medicare benefit plans and business relationships for 2007. When the open enrollment period for 2007 benefits begins Nov. 15, 2006, people eligible for Medicare will have access to a wider array of Humana's Medicare Advantage (MAPD) and prescription drug plans (PDP).  (more)

Medicare Part D: Humana receives highest ranking for customer satisfaction

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sep 19, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) in the Florida region have been ranked highest in overall member satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. The ranking was announced today by J.D. Power and Associates officials at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Florida was one of three Medicare Part D regions in which J.D. Power and Associates conducted its survey of Medicare members.  (more)

Humana’s Medicare Education RV Tour Returns to America’s Highways

LOUISVILLE, KY - Aug 28, 2006 - For the second consecutive year, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is launching a nationwide mobile educational campaign designed to assist Medicare beneficiaries learn about new Medicare and prescription drug coverage options available to them in 2007. With the theme, "There's so much more to Medicare. Let's Talk," a fleet of eight recreational vehicles (RVs) will travel through 34 states to reach people in their own communities.  (more)

Humana to offer Medicare members brain fitness program to optimize thought processes, healthy aging

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 12, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is partnering with San Francisco-based Posit Science™ Corporation to afford members the opportunity to keep mentally sharp and alert as they age. Humana Medicare members are already empowering themselves to stay as healthy and fit as possible through Humana's value-added programs that focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles, as illustrated by the SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program. Now, they will also have the opportunity to flex their mental muscles and include brain health in their fitness regimen.  (more)

Humana launches nation’s first national consumer-focused program to facilitate healthy aging for Medicare members

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 10, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is offering Medicare members who aspire to healthy lifestyles the opportunity to do so when they enroll in the new Humana Active Outlook^SM program. The program is available to all Humana Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plan members at no added cost, and incorporates strategies which build on life experiences and contributions of seniors by providing active living programs that address the physical, psychological and social aspects of healthy aging. (more)

Humana wins Stevie Award for Best New Product

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jun 13, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) won a Stevie Award for its SmartSummary Rx benefits statement in the Best New Product category at the 2006 American Business Awards Monday night  (more)

Seniors can still enroll in Medicare health plans, even after May 15 deadline

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jun 1, 2006 - Although the May 15 Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) enrollment deadline has passed, many seniors eligible for Medicare may still enroll through June 30 in Medicare Advantage plans. These plans offer comprehensive medical benefits and may help seniors save money on prescription drugs. After June 30, the ability to enroll in Medicare health plan will be limited to those who meet certain criteria specified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) until the next enrollment period, which begins November 15, 2006.  (more)

Humana launches Medication Therapy Management program to provide clinical and economic guidance to Medicare members

LOUISVILLE, KY - May 23, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) has launched its Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program as required by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and within the required timelines of The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) for all Medicare Part D plan sponsors. Humana's program has been designed to assist beneficiaries optimize therapeutic outcomes, decrease the likelihood of adverse drug events and prevent over- or under-utilization of medications.  (more)

Humana brings One Million Strong Campaign to Washington, D.C. to promote bone health and fracture prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Apr 25, 2006 - Humana, Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is partnering with Procter & Gamble and The Alliance for Better Bone Health (P&G Pharmaceuticals and sanofi-aventis) on April 27 to enhance Congressional awareness about the effects of osteoporosis and the risk of fractures for our nation's elderly. The "One Million Strong" campaign is part of Humana's outreach initiative to facilitate better bone health through lifestyle education and detection of risk factors for fracture, including low bone mass. This event will be held on Capitol Hill from 10:00AM to 12:00PM in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2218.  (more)

National Senior Games Association and Humana Announce New Partnership; Louisville to Be the Host City for the 2007 Summer National Senior Games

BATON ROUGE, LA & LOUISVILLE, KY - Apr 11, 2006 - The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) and Humana (NYSE: HUM) have entered into a six-year partnership in which Humana will be the Presenting Sponsor of NSGA's premier event, the Summer National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics for the term of the agreement.  (more)

Humana extends Medicare prescription drug transition policy for new enrollees

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jan 26, 2006 - When the Medicare Part D plans took effect Jan. 1, 2006, Humana implemented a transition plan for new prescription drug plan enrollees as they began using their Humana Medicare prescription drug benefit for the first time. Those impacted were enrollees with prescriptions for certain classes of drugs which would normally have required prior authorization or so-called "step therapy" before being approved. The transition policy allowed a 30-day grace period during which the plan member was not subject to those requirements. (more)

Humana launches Medicare’s first individualized benefits summary

User-friendly SmartSummary Rx helps Medicare beneficiaries and their clinicians better understand and manage their prescription drug plan

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jan 17, 2006 - To help Medicare members better track, manage and save money on their prescription claims and benefits coverage, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has developed SmartSummary RxSM, the nation's first in-depth, monthly prescription benefits summary that is tailored specifically to individual Medicare members. As a companion to the SmartSummarySM program for commercial members, SmartSummary Rx provides Humana's Medicare enrollees with personalized guidance on cost-savings opportunities, a consolidated prescription claims record and valuable tools that can help budget for future health care and prescription spending. (more)

Humana expects January 1 Medicare enrollment to top 1.7 million

Company encouraged by robust response to new plan offerings and reaffirms 2006 membership and earnings per share guidance

LOUISVILLE, KY - Dec 22, 2005 -   Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it expects enrollment in its Medicare plans to surpass 1.7 million on January 1, 2006, compared to approximately 503,000 Medicare members at the end of its fiscal third quarter on September 30, 2005. The company said it was encouraged by the robust response to its new plan offerings, made possible by the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act, and reaffirmed its 2006 guidance for Medicare membership and earnings per share. (more)

Humana signs its first Medicare Part D prescription drug plan beneficiary

Former Miami Dolphins Coach Don Shula begins open enrollment with midnight signing

HALLANDALE, FL - Nov 15, 2005 - Shortly after midnight, Don Shula became what is believed to be the first person in the United States to sign up for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Shula, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, signed his Humana (NYSE: HUM) application at a Wal-Mart store in Hallandale, Fl., just as the official enrollment period for people with Medicare got underway. (more)

Navigating through the Medicare changes, and its impact on America’s 42 million Medicare beneficiaries

Mariette Hartley Hosts

POMPANO BEACH, FL - Nov 2, 2005 - Emmy-winner Mariette Hartley hosts another upcoming episode of the "Healthy Solutions" series, scheduled to air as paid programming on CNBC, Saturday, November 5 at 12 noon (EDT) and on the Healthy Living Channel, Saturday, November 5 at 2:30pm (EDT), Saturday, November 12 at 2:30pm (EDT) and Sunday, November 13 at 6pm (EDT). The half-hour television program explores the most important issues and topics related to America's health and well-being. (more)

Humana expands distribution channels for its Medicare products

Two additional alliances expand company’s potential to reach Medicare eligible individuals

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 21, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has established two additional strategic alliances that, together with previously announced ventures, will give the company and its Medicare products greater geographic presence and direct access to 20 million people with Medicare throughout the country. (more)

Humana and State Farm® form strategic alliance to offer new Medicare prescription drug plan

Exclusive strategic alliance expands Humana’s ability to offer Medicare beneficiaries new drug benefit for 2006

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sept 30, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and State Farm®, the nation’s largest property and casualty insurer, announced today that they have entered into a strategic alliance whereby State Farm agents will be able to offer Humana’s Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) to their 7.5 million Medicare-eligible customers. State Farm’s more than 17,000 agents are located throughout the United States allowing people with Medicare easy access to an agent who can assist them in understanding and enrolling in this new benefit option. (more)

Humana’s array of Medicare Advantage plans for 2006 will offer those eligible for Medicare more options and choices

Current Humana Medicare Advantage members will see improved prescription drug options

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sept 29, 2005 - People eligible for Medicare will have a wide range of plan options, including medical benefits that include the new prescription drug coverage with a $0 premium, in approved Medicare Advantage plans for 2006, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today. The plans, approved by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will be offered to Medicare beneficiaries beginning Nov. 15, 2005 and become effective Jan. 1, 2006. (more)

Humana approved by CMS to offer Medicare Advantage regional health plans in 23 states, alternative to Original Medicare

Medicare Modernization Act offers significant enhancements in health plan coverage options with plans that feature prescription drug benefits, low out-of-pocket costs

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sept 23, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer a regional PPO, a new type of Medicare Advantage health plan, in 23 states. This plan is a direct result of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003, and will be offered by Humana to Medicare beneficiaries in 14 recently created Medicare Advantage regions. (more)

Humana approved by CMS to offer Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage to people with Medicare in 2006

Humana will offer the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to beneficiaries residing in 46 states and the District of Columbia beginning January 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sept 23, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) to the more than 42 million Medicare eligible beneficiaries residing in 46 states and the District of Columbia, representing all of the states in which Humana applied. Humana had previously announced that it was successful in bidding below each regional benchmark for all of its Prescription Drug Plan bids submitted to CMS. (more)

Humana announces preferred pharmacy network for its Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans

Humana’s Medicare members will have access to four national pharmacy retailers with 14,500 stores throughout the country for their prescription needs

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sept 14, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that four national retail pharmacy chains, which are part of Humana’s national pharmacy network, will be its Preferred Pharmacy Network for members enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans and its new Medicare Part D prescription drug plans that will become effective on January 1, 2006. All Wal*Mart, SAM’S CLUB and Neighborhood Market locations, as well as CVS, Rite Aid, and Brooks Eckerd, will be the preferred pharmacies for Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Humana’s Medicare plans. (more)

Humana launches 300-city Medicare education tour

10 mobile education centers to make nearly 500 visits through October

LOUISVILLE, KY - Aug 17, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today launched a 496-stop, cross-country educational campaign designed to help Medicare beneficiaries understand upcoming changes in Medicare. As part of Humana’s “Let’s Talk” campaign, a fleet of recreational vehicles (RVs) will travel throughout the United States to reach people in their own neighborhoods. (more)

Humana opening Tampa Medicare customer call center

Health benefits company plans to add another 200 local jobs by January 2006

LOUISVILLE, KY - Aug 3, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced plans to add another 200 positions to its workforce in the Tampa Bay area by the end of 2005, with the opening of a new Medicare customer service call center in Tampa this fall to support the health benefits company’s rapidly growing Medicare business. (more)

Humana and Wal-Mart join forces to offer new prescription drug plan (PDP)

Additional initiative also helps educate seniors about prescription drug benefit options; Prescription Drug Plan Information Week is July 18-24

LOUISVILLE, KY and BENTONVILLE, AR - Jul 13, 2005 - Humana Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. are joining forces to provide Medicare beneficiaries a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). The program also offers information to help seniors navigate the new Medicare prescription drug landscape. (more)

Humana’s Medicare geographic reach to nearly double in 2006

Company to offer Medicare health plans in 46 states

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jun 7, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it intends to nearly double the size of its Medicare geographic reach through its Medicare Health Plan product offerings filed with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The company will increase its Medicare operations from 25 states to 46 in 2006. (more)

Humana teams with Argus for industry-leading pharmacy claims processing and delivery of Medicare Part D Drug Benefit

LOUISVILLE, KY - May 13, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Argus Health Systems will begin providing its pharmacy claims processing, reporting and benefits administration services to Humana in September 2005. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Argus will support Humana's core pharmacy initiatives such as the delivery of the Medicare Part D drug benefit strategy, as well as Humana's industry-leading and patent-pending RxImpact benefit, RxCalculator pricing tool and Maximize Your Benefit program. (more)

Humana announces intent to participate in Medicare Part D Drug Benefit Program and regional PPOs

New Medicare prescription drug plan will provide beneficiaries with prescription drug benefit option, convenient access to pharmacies

LOUISVILLE, KY - Mar 23, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has filed applications with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Part D Drug Benefit Program which becomes effective January 1, 2006. This filing represents the next step in a series of procedures before the CMS-approved plans take effect next January. (more)

Humana enhances health plan options for seniors in Midwest with new $0 premium option in some areas

Humana Gold Choice Private Fee for Service health plan offers Medicare beneficiaries a rich drug benefit option, access to providers without referrals

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Mar 8, 2005 - Medicare eligible beneficiaries in Wisconsin,Minnesot>, Iowa and portions of Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota who enroll in the Humana Gold Choice Private Fee for Service (PFFS) health plan now have even better benefits for 2005. These include monthly premiums ranging from $0 to $79 based on service area, a free membership in the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program where available, and a four-tier name brand prescription drug benefit option. (more)

Humana expands Medicare Advantage HMO into Northeastern Cook County

Humana Gold Plus health plans feature $0 premium option, rich drug benefit option, free fitness program membership

CHICAGO, IL - Mar 1, 2005 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has re-entered Northeastern Cook County with its Medicare Advantage HMO, called Humana Gold Plus, having received approval to do so from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (more)