Kindred Healthcare and Humana Reach Agreement on National Contract

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(Business Wire)--
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. ("Kindred") (NYSE:KND) today announced
that Kindred and Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) have reached agreement on a
contract that allows Humana members to access Kindred nursing centers
in 26 states.

The contract took effect June 1, 2008. Terms of the agreement were
not disclosed. Under the agreement, members of Humana's commercial
insurance plans and Medicare Advantage plans will be able to access
223 Kindred nursing centers.

"We are pleased to be a provider of quality patient care for
Humana members," said Paul J. Diaz, Kindred's President and Chief
Executive Officer. "Kindred is recognized as a leader in the
management and delivery of post-acute care. We believe that this
contract will allow us to offer our services to Humana members in new
locations."

About Kindred Healthcare

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services
company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over
$4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries
provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states, including
84 long-term acute care hospitals, 228 skilled nursing centers and a
contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst rehabilitation
services, which served 334 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred's 52,900
employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and
outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected
provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more
information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com.

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Susan E. Moss, 502-596-7296
Vice President, Communications

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