Humana

Humana, Inc. is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is one of the premier insurance companies in the United States. It is a Fortune 100 company that specializes in marketing and administering a variety of health insurance plans to individuals and employers. It is also widely recognized as one of the country's leading Medicare providers.

Humana is dominant in the health insurance industry, and boasts over 11.5 million customers in the United States alone. It also has a presence in Puerto Rico and Western Europe. One of the most fiscally successful insurance companies in the industry, Humana maintained a revenue base of over $33 billion in 2010.

History of Humana

Humana,originally known as Extendicare, began in Louisville, Kentucky in 1961 as a nursing home company. Experiencing quick success, it transitioned from the nursing home industry in 1972 when it began purchasing hospitals. Humana experienced tremendous growth during the 1970s, opening about one hospital per month.

In the early 1990s, Humana transitioned from hospital operations to health benefits. It began marketing health insurance products in 1993 and quickly evolved to become one of the nation's top health insurance providers by the late 1990s.

Humana Insurance

Humana currently offers a variety of health insurance plans and benefits. It specializes in offering coverage to Medicare recipients, individuals, and employers.

• Humana Medicare Plans - Humana provides Medicare coverage to millions of people, primarily those 65 years of age and older. It offers everything from basic coverage to extensive drug and prescription plans. Their main offerings are Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Supplement Plans.
• Humana Insurance for Individuals - Through its HumanaOne program, Humana offers individual health insurance to millions of people. This type of insurance is purchased by an individual instead of an employer, and primarily serves those who are self-employed. HumanOne offers medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and financial protection products such as critical illness cash plans.
• Humana Insurance through Employers - Thousands of companies provide their employees Humana insurance. Humana's employer-provided insurance products include medical and dental plans, spending accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, and employee paid plans.

Keep in mind that Humana insurance and coverage may vary depending on where you live or where you are employed.