Humana Foundation Contributes Additional $500,000 to Support Disaster Recovery in Florida in the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton
With Milton’s devastation and the fallout from Helene, the Humana Foundation will donate a total of
Humana will continue supporting its members in
When Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s central Gulf Coast on Wednesday Oct. 9, it flooded the state, spawned tornadoes and left millions without power. Officials continue to assess the aftereffects of
Keeping in mind the people and efforts already underway from Hurricane Helene, the Humana Foundation is donating an additional
The organizations receiving funding include- Feeding
“Being there to support the people and communities we serve, especially in times like this, is our main priority. With this being the second Hurricane in just a few weeks, we’re completely focused on directing essential resources and care to everyone touched by Hurricane Milton,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. “We continue to work with our valued partners in
Beyond this donation and like with responding to Hurricane Helene, Humana Inc. has taken the following steps to assist members in declared disaster areas:
- Waived all requirements for primary care physician (PCP) referrals and prior authorizations for members, where applicable;
- Provided 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, suspended restrictions on refills to allow for travel difficulties and evacuations;
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Established a free crisis support hotline and counseling services through TELUS Health, previously LifeWorks, aimed not only at health plan employees and members, but also at anyone who may need help and support in the
U.S. andPuerto Rico to cope with the disaster and its consequences. The TELUS Health Crisis Support Line is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-877-757-7587 (866-229-2572 inPuerto Rico ).
“In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and
To learn more about the Humana Foundation’s health equity mission, visit HumanaFoundation.org.
About the Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org
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Marvin Hill
Humana Corporate Communications
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