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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a U.S. healthcare company in the direct health and medical insurance carriers industry, with operations spanning insurance services and CenterWell health care services. News about Humana often centers on its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid activities, partnerships that expand care models, and initiatives that address social determinants of health and health equity.
Recent announcements highlight Humana’s focus on Medicare Advantage, including earnings guidance updates and investor communications disclosed through Form 8-K filings, as well as program-specific developments such as Humana USAA Honor Giveback plans that are designed with veterans’ needs in mind. These co-branded Medicare Advantage plans feature benefits like $0 copays for in-network primary care and in-network mental health services, Part B givebacks and coverage for dental, vision and hearing, while remaining available to any eligible Medicare beneficiary in the covered areas.
Humana news also reflects its emphasis on value-based care and integrated support for complex conditions. The company has announced a partnership with Atlas Oncology Partners to offer a coordinated oncology care model for eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members in Tennessee and Mississippi, bringing together interdisciplinary care teams, care coordination, psychosocial support and advanced supportive care. In parallel, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care have partnered with Thyme Care to provide continuous, oncology-focused support to eligible patients across several states.
Beyond insurance and clinical partnerships, Humana-related coverage includes updates from the Humana Foundation on research into loneliness among underserved boys and food insecurity among seniors, as well as community impact awards through Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma to organizations addressing food, housing and employment needs. Visitors to this page can explore earnings-related updates, ratings actions from agencies such as AM Best, leadership transitions, philanthropic reports and community initiatives that illustrate how Humana combines insurance, care delivery and community investment.
CarePlus (HUM) announced its 2026 Medicare Advantage plan offerings for Florida, including up to 12 plan options in each of the 20 counties it serves. New offerings include a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) for full Medicaid-eligible beneficiaries and a second Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) for chronic lung conditions, which adds the CareEssentials Allowance. Many plans include $0 monthly premiums, $0 in-network PCP copays, dental/hearing/vision, transportation (unlimited rides on D-SNPs), and Go365® wellness rewards available Jan 1, 2026. Enrollment is open during Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Oct 15–Dec 7, 2025; residents can enroll via CarePlusHealthPlans.com or call 855-450-1352.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) and USAA Life reaffirm their co-branded Humana USAA Honor Giveback Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, adding new mental health benefits designed for veterans. All 2026 plans include a $0 copay for in-network mental health services, a Part B giveback, $0 monthly plan premium, $0 copay for in-network primary care, and dental, vision and hearing coverage.
Plans are available to anyone with Medicare in 2,541 counties across 46 states and Washington, D.C.; the Rx version is available in 517 counties in nine states. Enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7, 2025.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) and Providence announced a scalable, standards-based data exchange to advance value-based care and reduce administrative burden, aligning with federal interoperability priorities including CMS-0057.
The initiative uses HL7 FHIR, Da Vinci implementation guides and modern APIs to enable secure, standardized sharing of administrative, financial and clinical data. The first phase—automated member attribution for Humana Medicare Advantage members—goes live in October 2025, with future phases expanding clinical decision support and administrative automation. Both organizations expect the framework to be replicable across health systems and payers.
Humana Foundation (NYSE:HUM) announced more than $12 million in 2025 grants to scale proven interventions and test new data and technology solutions aimed at seniors' emotional health, nutrition, and veteran caregiver support, effective October 14, 2025.
National grants include $3M to Elizabeth Dole Foundation, $2.5M to National Council on Aging, and $1.46M to Volunteers of America. Regional awards and four research grants (~$1.1M) support social engagement, screening, nutrition programs, and AI/behavioral tools across multiple states.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) will release third quarter 2025 financial results and prepared management remarks at 6:00 a.m. ET on November 5, 2025. A live question-and-answer session to discuss the quarter and 2025 earnings guidance will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET, available via webcast on Humana’s Investor Relations page.
Telephone participants must register in advance to ask questions and will receive dial-in details and a registrant ID. A webcast archive will be posted about two hours after the live event. The earnings release will include non-GAAP measures with GAAP reconciliations and explanations.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) has announced its 2026 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan offerings, emphasizing stability and simplicity for beneficiaries. More than 80% of members will maintain stable benefits, with all non-special needs Medicare Advantage plans including dental, vision, and hearing coverage. The company is expanding its presence to 46 states and Washington, D.C., covering 85% of U.S. counties.
Key highlights include 83% of Prescription Drug Plans featuring premium decreases, $0 copays for preventive services, and expanded screenings for various conditions at no additional cost. Humana is also introducing new Special Needs Plans in Illinois, Idaho, Maine, and New Jersey, while adding specialized benefits for members with kidney conditions in select states.
The company currently serves 8.2 million Medicare members, with 5.8 million enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans as of June 30, 2025.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) is launching pickleball pop-up events at three Simon® mall locations in October 2025, demonstrating its commitment to promoting health and wellness among older adults. The events will take place at Woodfield Mall (Illinois) on October 18, Greenwood Park Mall (Indiana) on October 20, and Tyrone Square (Florida) on October 25.
The free public events will feature court play, professional clinics, and health resources. Participants can enjoy reserved and open play sessions, SilverSneakers® fitness activities, and access to recovery tools. The initiative follows Humana's third National Mall of Pickleball in Washington, D.C., and extends their collaboration with Simon® to promote active lifestyles among mall visitors.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) is expanding its partnership with TailorCare to provide value-based musculoskeletal care services to Medicare Advantage members in Dallas and Denver, following their successful collaboration in Atlanta. The expansion will roll out in November 2025 (Dallas) and January 2026 (Denver).
TailorCare's comprehensive program includes personalized care plans, structured clinical evaluations by licensed physical therapists, and access to 225+ evidence-based clinical pathways. The service aims to address musculoskeletal conditions, which affect nearly 50% of Americans and cost over $400 billion annually.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) announced new research published in The New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst demonstrating the effectiveness of value-based care in senior-focused primary care settings. The study, analyzing over 3.2 million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, revealed significant advantages compared to traditional fee-for-service models.
Key findings show that patients in value-based care organizations had 20% more primary care visits annually and 6% more regularly scheduled visits. Notably, 75% of senior-focused primary care patients experienced highly continuous care, compared to 55% in fee-for-service arrangements. The research builds upon a previous Health Affairs study highlighting better primary care access in senior-focused organizations like Humana's CenterWell Senior Primary Care.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) and the Trust for the National Mall announced the third National Mall of Pickleball, a free three-day event from September 19-21, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The event, themed "Moves That Serve," will feature the Ultimate Duo Challenge with eight selected teams competing on September 20.
The event includes new programming such as the DMV Invitational Tournament, the Changemaker Cup featuring non-profit organizations, and the Veteran Volley honoring US Veterans. Professional players from the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT) will participate in the event.
Public court reservations opened on September 10 at 12 p.m. ET through the Pickleball Den club, with additional walk-on opportunities, clinics, and competitive matches available throughout the weekend.