Humana Military Healthcare Services Announces Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program for Beneficiaries 
LOUISVILLE, KY— October 9, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today an additional benefit available for South Region TRICARE beneficiaries. The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management Program offers telephonic education and coaching by dedicated registered nurses. COPD is a lung disease that blocks airflow and causes breathing difficulties. Humana Military began offering this program October 1, 2009.
“We are happy to offer our beneficiaries this additional resource as part of our mission of delivering high quality and cost effective healthcare services,” said Dave Baker, president and CEO of Humana Military. “This disease management program offers education and assistance to beneficiaries with COPD in an effort to relieve and manage symptoms of the disease,” said Baker.
Coaching sessions will focus on:
- Smoking cessation
- Avoidance of secondhand smoke
- Self management
- Exercise
- Oxygen use and safety
- Medication adherence
- Understanding the purpose of medications
Beneficiaries will also receive information regarding signs and symptoms of infection, when to call their physician or seek emergency treatment, and resources to help manage stress or anxiety. Humana Military also offers disease management services for heart failure, asthma, and diabetes. Participants in the program are encouraged to take a breathing test and will have access to web resources, as well as a toll free number, 1-800-881-9227, to call for assistance or for information about enrolling in the program.
About Humana Military
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 2.8 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’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 and specialty benefits companies, with approximately 10.3 million medical members and 6.8 million specialty-benefit members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and specialty benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.
Over its 48-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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