LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Humana Inc.
(NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) is
continuing its support and services for Louisiana and Texas TRICARE
beneficiaries affected by the most recent devastation of Hurricane Rita.
"We understand the tremendous efforts the country has taken to help in the
rebuilding the cities and towns along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina
wreaked havoc in these areas," said David J. Baker, president and CEO of HMHS.
"We realize the considerable damage that most recently occurred and empathize
with our many employees, beneficiaries and fellow citizens who are suffering
as a result of this latest natural disaster. Rest assured that we will
continue to support all TRICARE beneficiaries aligned with the South Region,
regardless of where they may have been forced to evacuate."
Just as HMHS collaborated with the Department of Defense to implement
several policy changes following Hurricane Katrina, the company has again
partnered with the government to ensure that beneficiaries affected by
Hurricane Rita retain their TRICARE benefits during the recovery period.
TRICARE beneficiaries should continue to utilize the HMHS' Customer
Service line at 1-800-444-5445 for questions or to locate a TRICARE Service
Center closest to their current physical location. However, due to the
mandatory evacuations, excessive damage and lack of electricity, TRICARE
Service Centers in Galveston, Texas, as well as Fort Polk, Alexandria, and New
Orleans, Louisiana will be closed until further notice.
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.
SOURCE Humana Inc.
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CONTACT:
Julie Ice of Humana Military Healthcare
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