Humana Military Healthcare Services Wins “2010 Outstanding Military Vendor Program of the Year” Award from the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement in San Antonio, Texas
 LOUISVILLE, KY — July 7, 2010—Humana Inc’s (NYSE: HUM) wholly owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Warrior Navigation & Assistance Program (WNAP) received the “2010 Outstanding Military Vendor Program of the Year” during this year’s Military Healthcare Convention & Conference held by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) in San Antonio, Texas. This is the first year IDGA presented awards for military health care in categories such as “Outstanding Military Program”.
“Our company prides itself on providing exceptional, world-class service,” said Dave Baker, president and CEO of Humana Military. “Our Warrior Navigation and Assistance program is a reflection of our dedication and commitment to assist the Nation’s wounded, ill, or injured service members and their families during their recovery.”
WNAP offers one-on-one assistance regarding unique challenges many service members may face relating to access to care, or the need for information on available resources in the Military Health System, Veterans Affairs, or in the community. The program also offers a broad spectrum of clinical programs designed to meet the special needs for service members and their families.
The award was based on the following criteria:
- Program’s overall contribution, mission, and operational effectiveness to military health care.
- The conceptual development of the program’s objective.
- The program’s reach and joint impact on the community.
- The program’s budget and time allocated to meet performance.
IDGA is an information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense through live conferences and events. The award selection panel consisted of active duty service members and civilians within the Department of Defense. The focus this year was bridging the gap between service member and family care.
About Humana Military Healthcare Services
Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has been a Department of Defense contractor for the administration of the TRICARE program since July 1, 1996. In August 2003, Humana Military was awarded the contract to provide health-benefits support and services to approximately three million active duty and retired military and their eligible family members in the 10-state South Region. Humana Military was also awarded the Department of Defense 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 and supplemental benefits companies, with approximately 10.4 million medical members and approximately 7.2 million specialty-benefit members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplemental benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.
Over its 49-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.
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