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With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act also known as the federal health care reform law expected later this month, Humana Inc. (HUM) issued the following statement: <\/p>\n
Humana has long said that all Americans deserve affordable, quality health care and that our nation needs a health care system that works for everyone. Regardless of how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the federal health care reform law, Humana is committed to keeping in place important patient protections contained in the law, including health care reforms restrictions on lifetime limits, rescission standards, appeals and external review processes, coverage for dependents on family plans to age 26, and preventive services with no cost sharing. <\/p>\n
Humana believes its health plan members should have the peace of mind of knowing the company embraces and will maintain these common-sense provisions that add stability and security to health care coverage. <\/p>\n
Specifically, Humana will maintain these health care reform provisions: <\/p>\n
Humanas pledge to preserve these protections applies to its fully insured commercial health insurance policies. The company will also work with its employer clients that self-insure their health benefits to emphasize the importance of the continuity of policies and coverage. <\/p>\n
About Humana <\/p>\n
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships. <\/p>\n
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the companys web site at http:\/\/www.humana.com<\/a>, including copies of: <\/p>\n<\/p>\n See the article here: <\/p>\n Humana to Voluntarily Preserve Key Health Care Reform Protections<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act also known as the federal health care reform law expected later this month, Humana Inc Continue reading