"We are proud to recognize and reward worthwhile nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area," said Hassan Rifaat, chief executive officer of Humana's Illinois market.  "We are certain that Chicago Benefits will again make a significant impact, helping promote healthy lives and healthy communities."

Last September, Access Community Health Network received the $100,000 grant in Chicago Benefits 2005 and used the funding to extend a new, diabetes management program to its 45 community health centers, benefiting more than 8,000 low-income, often-uninsured diabetic patients.  The Diabetes Care and Self-Management program includes resources for both patients and health care professionals, incorporating health education and self-management tools to help individuals reduce their risk of complication from diabetes - a debilitating and often life-threatening disease. 

"Humana and Chicago Benefits allowed Access Community Health Network to take a good idea and make it a reality," said Donna Thompson, chief executive officer of Access Community Health Network. "These funds have helped us provide quality, specialized health care services, filling a vital need for thousands of diabetic patients living in the Chicagoland area."

More than 80 Chicago-area nonprofit organizations and charitable agencies applied for Humana's 2005 Chicago Benefits grant.  Three other finalists - After School Matters, Reading in Motion, and Urban Gateways - each received a one-time, $10,000 check in recognition of their outstanding work and contributions to the community. 

Chicago Benefits is the flagship program of Our Community Benefits, Humana's community giving program.  Our Community Benefits is now active in five major U.S. metropolitan areas.

Chicago-area nonprofit organizations are encouraged to visit www.chicagobenefits.org to download a copy of this year's grant application and review program criteria.  To be considered, organizations must submit an application by August 11, 2006.  Applicants should explain how the organization would use Humana's Chicago Benefits grant to transform itself; detail the organization's financial health; provide examples of previous, successful projects; and describe how the organization benefits the people of the Chicago area. 

Chicago Benefits will give emphasis to grant proposals that focus on the educational, cultural and health needs of Chicago-area children, families and seniors.  For more information, nonprofit organizations may contact Humana's community relations coordinator at 312-627-8733. 

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 9.3 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Over its 45-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.

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