Humana Military Encourages South Region TRICARE Beneficiaries to Get Their H1N1 Flu Vaccines

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(Business Wire)--
Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc.
(NYSE: HUM), encourages TRICARE South Region beneficiaries to get their H1N1
influenza vaccinations in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
Anticipating a greater need for the shots, the Department of Defense (DoD) is
encouraging all military personnel to obtain the vaccines.

The DoD waived the deductible, cost shares and co-payments accompanied with
acquiring this particular vaccine, therefore TRICARE Prime, Standard and Extra
beneficiaries may get the vaccine from either a network or non-network provider.
Prime enrollees may also obtain this shot without the referrals and
authorizations normally required for immunizations. This temporary waiver is in
effect from October 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010.

"We believe the H1N1 virus is on the minds of everyone this flu season," said
John Crum, MD, chief medical officer of Humana Military. "It is important our
beneficiaries know the steps they need to take to acquire the vaccine and how to
reduce the spread of the virus," said Crum.

Tips for preventing the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus include:

* Washing your hands with soap and warm/hot water
* Using an alcohol-based sanitizer when hand washing is not possible
* Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
* Avoiding contact with your nose, eyes and mouth
* Avoiding contact with people who are sick
* Staying home if you have flu-like symptoms.

TRICARE covers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention`s approved
immunizations and vaccines according to age and frequency guidelines from birth
through adulthood.

Along with getting vaccinations at a Primary Care Manager (PCM) office or
Military Treatment Facility (MTF), the addition of select MinuteClinic locations
to the Humana Military provider network offers beneficiaries a convenient
alternative for preventive services, including the H1N1 shots. MinuteClinics are
open seven-days-a-week and there is no appointment necessary. Active duty and
reserve personnel should check with their MTF on where to receive their
vaccinations.

The target population receiving priority in obtaining the H1N1 vaccine
includes:

* Pregnant women
* People who live with or care for children younger than six months of age
* Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
* People between the ages of six months and 24 years
* People between the ages of 25 - 64 at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic
health disorders or compromised immune system.

Beneficiaries should contact their provider ahead of time to find out if the
vaccine is available. To find a provider near you, please visit Humana
Military`s web-based provider locator at www.humana-military.com or call
1-800-444-5445.

About Humana Military Healthcare Services

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 3 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 approximately 7.3 million
specialty-benefit members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company,
offering a wide array of health and supplemental 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 Military Healthcare Services
Julie Ice, 502-301-6982
jice@humana.com

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