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Humana Invests $1.7 Million to Drive Better Health Outcomes Across Illinois

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HUM Humana is making significant strategic investments in Illinois to improve health outcomes, focusing on housing, workforce development, and maternal/behavioral healthcare. This demonstrates a commitment to community well-being and expanding access to services, which is a positive indicator for the company's social impact and potentially its market position.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading health and wellbeing company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has committed more than $1.7 million in strategic investments to support housing stability and workforce development, reduce disparities, and expand access to maternal and behavioral healthcare services across Illinois. In partnering with leading community organizations who have a keen understanding of their neighbors’ needs, Humana is further addressing its commitment to address health-related social needs and advance priorities outlined by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).

“Success requires collaboration, and we are grateful to work together with HFS and our non-profit partners to build healthy communities across the state.” -Samantha Olds Frey, President, Humana - Illinois

“Our goal is to ensure that every Illinoisan has the resources they need to achieve their best health, and we can’t do that alone,” said Samantha Olds Frey, President, Humana – Illinois. “Success requires collaboration, and we are grateful to work together with HFS and our non-profit partners to build healthy communities across the state.”

This investment builds on previous grants aimed at addressing urgent needs such as food and housing instability, bringing Humana’s total commitment to more than $3 million. 2026 grant recipients include:

Humana’s latest investments further reflect the company’s expertise in delivering integrated healthcare to populations with complex health-related social needs, including food insecurity. In alignment with its Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan in Illinois, Humana has provided grants to numerous organizations including Feeding Illinois and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

About Humana

Humana (NYSE:HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.