"We're pleased to broaden our provider network in North Mississippi," said Evans Looney, president of Humana's commercial operations in Tennessee and Mississippi.  "Our members will benefit by having expanded choice - with the physicians of Health Link joining Humana's network."

"Health Link's new relationship with Humana will provide an attractive option for employers throughout the area for health care coverage for their employee groups," said Gerald Wages, executive vice president for external affairs for North Mississippi Health Services.  "The new product, which will be marketed by brokers throughout north Mississippi, as well as Health Link sales representatives, will benefit local companies, as well as companies in other states with offices in the area.  Health Link is dedicated to providing its preferred provider organization (PPO) members with cost-effective access to health care providers participating in the Health Link network."

About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with more than 11 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.

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 report to stockholders;
• Securities and Exchange Commission filings;
• Most recent investor conference presentation;
• Quarterly earnings news releases;
• Replay of most recent earnings release conference call;
• Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates, times, and access number, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors);
• Corporate Governance information.

About Health Link
A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Health Link helps employers provide quality health care benefits at an affordable price.  Focusing on employer/employee needs, Health Link provides a complete range of managed care programs to industry and business.  Programs are specially tailored to best serve the employer.  Physicians throughout Mississippi, northwest Alabama and southeast Tennessee, representing various medical specialties, participate in Health Link.