BrushUp Newsletter: Spring 2010

The number of people losing their vision is growing, yet experts say much of this vision loss could be prevented.

Good vision is easy to take for granted. That is, until things start to look a little fuzzy. Taking care of your eyes as part of your normal healthcare will help you see well for years to come. This means keeping up good health habits and getting regular eye exams to protect your vision.

The World Health Organization reports that about 85 percent of poor vision and 75 percent of visual impairment in the world could be prevented or cured. In fact, eye health is second only to dental health as the greatest healthcare need in the United States that's not being addressed, according to National Eye Institute.

Five easy ways to protect your eyes

Most eye problems can be prevented. So it's important to keep your vision nice and clear with these key steps:

Buy good sunglasses and wear them year-round to block the sun's damaging rays.

Wear protective glasses or goggles when doing anything that could get harmful specks or fumes in your eyes. Be sure to put them on during sports like tennis and baseball.

If you smoke, quit. Smoking speeds up the growth of cataracts and other serious eye problems.

Don't make your eyes work too hard when you're on the computer or watching TV. Get rid of glare, blink often, and give your eyes a rest every 20 minutes.

Eat your vegetables and don't forget the antioxidant-rich green leafy ones. A good diet will give you the things you need to protect your eyes and your health.

You want to stay healthy all through your life. Good eye care is part of normal healthcare, as important as brushing your teeth.

Medical Plans

Humana individual medical plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company, Humana Health Plan, Inc., Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida, Inc., or Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc., or offered by Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., Humana Medical Plan, Inc., Humana Health Plan, Inc., Humana Health Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Medical Plan of Michigan, Inc., Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., or Humana Medical Plan of Utah, Inc. For Arizona residents, plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company or offered by Humana Health Plan, Inc. For Texas residents, plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company or offered by Humana Health Plan of Texas, Inc. These companies are Qualified Health Plan Issuers in the Health Insurance Marketplace, kynect, or Connect for Health Colorado.

Humana group medical plans are offered by Humana Medical Plan, Inc., Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., Humana Health Plan, Inc., Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc., Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico, Inc. License # 00235-0008, Humana Wisconsin Health Organization Insurance Corporation, or Humana Health Plan of Texas, Inc. - A Health Maintenance Organization, or insured by Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida, Inc., Humana Health Plan, Inc., Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc., Humana Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company of Kentucky, or Humana Insurance of Puerto Rico, Inc. License # 00187-0009, or administered by Humana Insurance Company or Humana Health Plan, Inc. For Arizona residents, plans are offered by Humana Health Plan, Inc. or insured by Humana Insurance Company. Administered by Humana Insurance Company.

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Dental Plans

Humana individual dental plans are insured or offered by Humana Insurance Company, HumanaDental Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company of New York, The Dental Concern, Inc., CompBenefits Insurance Company, CompBenefits Company, CompBenefits Dental, Inc., Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc., or DentiCare, Inc. (DBA CompBenefits). Discount plans are offered by HumanaDental Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company, or Texas Dental Plans, Inc.

Humana group dental plans are offered by Humana Insurance Company, HumanaDental Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company of New York, Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, The Dental Concern, Inc., Humana Medical Plan of Utah, CompBenefits Company, CompBenefits Insurance Company, CompBenefits Dental, Inc., Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., or DentiCare, Inc. (DBA CompBenefits).

Vision Plans

Humana individual vision plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company, The Dental Concern, Inc., or Humana Insurance Company of New York.

Humana group vision plans are offered by Humana Insurance Company, HumanaDental Insurance Company, Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Humana Insurance Company of Kentucky, Humana Insurance Company of New York, CompBenefits Insurance Company, CompBenefits Company, or The Dental Concern, Inc.

Life and Supplemental Plans

Humana individual Life, Cash Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Memorial Fund, Junior Estate Builder and Accident plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company of Kentucky, Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida, Inc., or Kanawha Insurance Company.

Humana group life plans are offered by Humana Insurance Company, Humana Insurance Company of Kentucky, or Kanawha Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability

Humana long term disability and short term disability plans are offered by Kanawha Insurance Company or Humana Insurance Company.

Workplace Voluntary Benefits

Humana Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life and Disability Income plans are insured by Humana Insurance Company, Kanawha Insurance Company, or Humana Insurance Company of New York.

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Limitations and exclusions

Our health benefit plans, dental plans, vision plans, life and supplemental plans, workplace voluntary benefit products, long term disability plans, and short term disability plans have exclusions, limitations, and terms under which the coverage may be continued in force or discontinued. Our dental plans, vision plans, life and supplemental plans, workplace voluntary benefit products, long term disability plans, and short term disability plans may also have waiting periods. For costs and complete details of coverage, call or write Humana or your Humana insurance agent or broker.

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