HumanaOne Unveils New Individual Dental Insurance and Vision Plans on Web Site

HumanaOne Unveils New Individual Dental Insurance and Vision Plans on Web Site

Company Expands Products into a Number of New States

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HumanaOne®, the individual health arm of Humana,^<i> is launching new individual dental insurance and vision plans on www.humanaonedental.com. With the launch of these products, HumanaOne also is expanding its affordable dental and vision plans to a number of states it had not previously served.

“We’re excited to be expanding to new areas of the country at a time when more and more people are in the market for individual health products, including dental and vision plans,” said Steven DeRaleau, chief operating officer of HumanaOne. “These are affordable plans for the self-employed or for people who may not have dental and vision coverage through their employer’s group plan.”

Both plans are available regardless of a person’s health condition, with some plans starting at as little as $13.99 a month in some states.

The dental PPO plan, called HumanaOne Dental Preventive Plus plan, offers coverage within network on many diagnostic and preventive procedures, including office visits, periodic oral evaluations, examinations (routine, emergency, periodontal), cleanings, X-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments. Members can choose from more than 125,000 providers nationwide. The plan, which is being offered through HumanaDental Insurance Company, is currently available in 30 states with plans to expand to 46 states.

The vision plan, called HumanaOne Vision Care Plan (VCP), offers annual eye exams and lenses for a low copayment. It includes a wholesale frame allowance and discounts on Lasik. More than 25,000 provider locations are available, including independent optometrists and ophthalmologists. The plan, which is being offered through Humana Insurance Company, is initially available in 16 states with plans to expand to 23 states.

“It’s important not to neglect your teeth and or eyes,” DeRaleau said. “Studies have shown a strong connection between oral and ocular health and overall health.”

These affordable dental and vision plans are available online at http://www.humanaonedental.com or through your nearest participating independent insurance agent.

For a complete list of the states where these individual dental insurance and vision plans are currently available, please visit www.humanaonedental.com and click “Find Plans in Your State.”

About HumanaOne

HumanaOne, a division of Humana Inc., offers affordable health insurance coverage to more than 325,000 people in 26 states, including self-employed entrepreneurs, students, recent college graduates, and early retirees, and those who may be uninsured.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with nearly 10.3 million medical members and 6.8 million specialty members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplementary 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.

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 reports to stockholders
• Securities and Exchange Commission filings
• Most recent investor conference presentations
• Quarterly earnings news releases
• Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls
• Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors)
• Corporate Governance Information

Humana Corporate Communications

Doug Bennett Jr., 502-580-3625

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Source: Humana Inc.

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