LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced
today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), working on behalf of
and at the direction of the Department of Defense (DoD), is relaxing several
management policies related for Primary Care Managers (PCMs) and some network
specialists who are unable to serve their TRICARE enrollees. This
collaboration is designed to guarantee that the TRICARE program is supportive
of the beneficiaries' needs and does not create additional barriers.
Beneficiaries do not need our approval to seek routine or urgent medical care
until further notice.
"We are working closely with the Department of Defense to ensure that the
ability to obtain medical care will not waiver during this disaster recovery
period," said David, J. Baker, president and CEO of HMHS. "We want these
individuals to know that Humana Military Healthcare Services is standing by to
help ease the process when they do need to seek care."
HMHS is committed to ensuring TRICARE beneficiaries that are residents of
the Gulf Coast and Biloxi areas are able to receive routine and urgent medical
care as needed. (See attachment of county and parish listings.)
The best way to access information about TRICARE in Louisiana, Mississippi
and Alabama is to contact HMHS' customer service at 1-800-444-5445 or visit
the web site at http://www.humana-military.com for assistance.
"We understand that families will have many life altering decisions to
make in the upcoming weeks. And we want to help ease their mind when it comes
to receiving their medical care," said Baker.
About HMHS
HMHS, headquartered in Louisville, KY, has been a Department of Defense
contractor for the administration of the TRICARE program since July 1, 1996.
In August 2003, HMHS was awarded the contract to provide health benefits
support and services to approximately 2.8 million active duty and retired
military and their eligible family members in the 10-state South Region. HMHS
was also awarded the Department of Defense's contract to provide health care
services and support for active duty service members and their families
located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in February 2004.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's
largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 7
million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health
insurance products and related services -- through traditional and consumer-
choice plans -- to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and
individuals.
Over its 44-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to
meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer
engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health
plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the
Investor Relations page of the company's web site at http://www.humana.com, including
copies of:
* Annual report to shareholders;
* Securities and Exchange Commission filings;
* Most recent investor conference presentation;
* Quarterly earnings news releases;
* Replays of the most recent earnings release conference call;
* Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings release dates, times, and
access number, as well as planned interaction with institutional
investors);
* Corporate Governance Information.
Counties in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina
as Categorized by Humana Military Healthcare Services
Alabama Louisiana
Baldwin Ascension
Clarke Assumption
Escambia East Baton Rouge
Mobile East Feliciana
Washington Iberville
Jefferson
Mississippi LaFourche
Amite Livingston
Covington Orleans
Franklin Plaquemines
Forrest Pointe Coupee
George St. Bernard
Greene St. Charles
Hancock St. Helena
Harrison St. James
Jackson St. John the Baptist
Jasper St. Tammany
Jefferson Tangipahoa
Jefferson Davis Terrebonne
Jones Washington
Lamar West Baton Rouge
Lawrence West Feliciana
Lincoln
Marion
Pearl River
Perry
Pike
Stone
Walthall
Wilkinson
SOURCE Humana Inc.
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CONTACT:
Julie Ice of Humana Military Healthcare
Services, +1-502-580-8982, or jice@humana.com
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