Humana Foundation Donates $500,000 to Support Recovery in Wake of Devastating Flooding
August 02 2022 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Donation will support recovery efforts in
Eastern Kentucky and neighboring states
Humana is also actively supporting its members
across the impacted areas by providing simplified access to medical
and emergency prescription information
The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc.
(NYSE: HUM) for the past 40 years, is donating $500,000 towards
relief and recovery efforts for those impacted by torrential rains
and flooding in Eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West
Virginia. The donation is a part of The Foundation’s commitment to
reinforcing communities facing crisis and its dedication to
Disaster Philanthropy.
Historic and widespread flooding began blanketing Eastern
Kentucky and surrounding states on July 27, leaving hundreds of
people displaced, thousands without power, and a rising death toll
of at least 30 people in Kentucky. As the communities in the region
continue to assess the devastation, The Humana Foundation will stay
tuned to the most critical needs of the people impacted. To support
the crisis, the Humana Foundation’s $500,000 donation will help
with basic needs like shelter, food and medical care while
addressing the overall recovery efforts. The donation will be
allocated to the following organizations to meet growing needs:
- $250,000 to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s Team Eastern
Kentucky Relief Fund
- $150,000 to Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Crisis Aid
- $100,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to support
other impacted areas
“The Humana Foundation is committed to the health and recovery
of the people in Eastern Kentucky and the other impacted states,”
said The Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin. “We’re
thoughtfully donating to organizations on the ground who are
delivering critical resources and understand the evolving needs of
the community . We’re especially committed to lifting up the people
in our home state of Kentucky and we’ll remain steadfast in their
recovery today and into the future, no matter the adversity. ”
Beyond this donation, Humana Inc. is taking steps to assist its
members in declared disaster areas. These actions include:
- Waiving all requirements for primary care physician (PCP)
referrals and prior authorizations for members
- Providing members with the same cost sharing they would receive
from an in-network facility even if receiving care outside the
network
- For members with a pharmacy benefit, suspending restrictions on
refills to allow for travel difficulties and evacuations
“It’s difficult to watch our Kentucky and surrounding neighbors
suffer due to one of the most damaging floods in Kentucky history,”
said Humana Regional President Jeb Duke. “I am thankful to be a
part of Humana and the Humana Foundation in responding and
contributing to the relief and recovery efforts in our home state.
Humana has a rich history in Kentucky and the surrounding region
and we’re dedicated to the long-term health and healing of everyone
in our reach.”
Overcoming disasters takes leadership and collaboration at every
level. Humana and the Humana Foundation are working closely with
Commonwealth officials to get resources and assistance to people as
soon as possible.
“I want to thank the Humana Foundation for this generous
donation,” said Commonwealth of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “The
people of Eastern Kentucky who’ve been affected by this historic
flooding are going to need a lot of help in the weeks and months
ahead, and every donation from our Team Eastern Kentucky Flood
Relief Fund will go directly towards these families. Our health
care partners have been instrumental in keeping Kentuckians safe
during a variety of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic,
and this is another great example of this spirit of care and
collaboration.”
Humana is also in touch with legislative leaders including
Senate President Robert Stivers and House Minority Whip Angie
Hatton, who’ve seen the devastation and tragic impact on their
Eastern Kentucky communities.
“I’ve seen devastation that I’ve never witnessed before this
past week and my heart goes out to those families who have been
negatively affected by these recent floods,“ said Senate President
Robert Stivers. “This gift will make all the difference in the
world to my Eastern Kentucky neighbors and families who will need
all the help we can offer them to get back on their feet. It’s
going be a long haul and take a great many resources and this
Humana Foundation gift will help significantly.”
“I want to thank the Humana Foundation for this incredible
donation, which will make a profound difference for so many
devastated by the recent flooding,” said Kentucky House Minority
Whip Angie Hatton. “So much was lost in such a short time, but help
like this will give us a strong foundation on which to rebuild. We
will never forget this and countless other acts of kindness.”
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and
specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us
create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve
health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a
better quality of life for people with Medicare, families,
individuals, military service personnel, and communities at
large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience with the
goal of making health care easier to navigate and more
effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s website at Humana.com,
including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- Most recent investor conference presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information.
About The Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the
philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading
health and well-being companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the
Foundation seeks to co-create communities where leadership,
culture, and systems work to improve and sustain positive health
outcomes. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org.
Humana and The Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate
Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business
decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health
and well-being of our members, our employees, the communities we
serve, and our planet.
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