Humana exits group health insurance market

"This decision enables Humana to focus resources on our greatest opportunities for growth and where we can deliver industry leading value for our members and customers," says Bruce D. Broussard, Humana's president and CEO.

By Lily Peterson | February 23, 2023 at 02:36 PM

Health insurance giant Humana has announced that they will exit the group commercial health care space to focus on government-backed programs.

This exit includes all fully insured, self-funded and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans, as well as associated wellness and rewards programs. Human's health plans in other areas will not be significantly affected.

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