"Small businesses are looking for ways to continue offering affordable health benefits to their employees," said Jeff Bringardner, president of Humana's Kentucky commercial operations.  "This new program offers small employers more options and choices - at a competitive price - when purchasing health benefits.  The program also goes beyond health benefits, providing small businesses with a comprehensive approach to managing their benefits so they are not a drain on the bottom line."

"There is no greater benefit to an employee than affordable, comprehensive health care," said Robert L. Quick, president and chief executive officer of Commerce Lexington Inc.  "Time and time again our small business owners have expressed interest in being able to offer their employees an affordable health insurance plan that was comparable to the plans offered by large corporations.

"Commerce Lexington set out to find a solution that could provide this important service and benefit for our members.  We are extremely pleased to partner with Humana, which brings years of experience working with small businesses and a clear understanding of the many challenges that face our business owners.  This partnership is important to our business community and to the health of our members."

The new program will also include workshops to help small employers make more educated decisions in choosing a health plan that best fits their financial needs and those of their employees.  Wellness and health-education programs including a health-risk assessment will also be offered at no charge to Humana members.

"At Humana, we believe one of the best ways a business can control its health care costs is for its employees to become savvy health care consumers," said John Kiebler, director of small-business sales for Humana-Central Kentucky.  "Humana is an industry leader when it comes to 'consumerism' in health care, and working with employers to help their employees find ways to keep their health costs in check."

In Central Kentucky, Humana's product portfolio includes PPOs, consumer-choice offerings including high deductible health plans with health savings accounts, its HumanaOne individual coverage, dental and life products, and numerous Medicare products including Medicare Advantage plans that combine health and drug coverage, and stand-alone prescription-drug plans.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, 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 46-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;
• Replays 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 Commerce Lexington Inc.

Commerce Lexington Inc. was formed in January 2004 with the merger of the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington United, and the Lexington Partnership for Workforce Development.  Commerce Lexington Inc. seeks to promote economic development, job creation, and overall business growth in Lexington and its neighboring communities, while strengthening its existing businesses through the many programs and services that the organization offers.  It was created to provide more continuity and enhanced focus in the areas of business, economic development, and workforce development by linking, leveraging and aligning resources and organizations into networks of collaboration that will have the greatest impact on our community.  Find out more about Commerce Lexington at www.CommerceLexington.com