Humana can be supporting its members throughout the affected areas by offering simplified entry to medical and emergency prescription info, in addition to opening a disaster hotline with free counseling obtainable.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Humana Basis, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:), is donating $1 million in direction of aid and restoration efforts for these impacted by Hurricane Helene. Humana has additionally taken steps to help members and communities within the storm’s path, together with offering simplified entry to medical and emergency prescription info, and opening a disaster hotline with free counseling obtainable.
Hurricane Helene made landfall alongside Florida’s Large Bend area on Sept. 26, inflicting widespread energy outages and flooding. The storm shortly moved to different elements of the Southeast together with Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Throughout the storm’s path many are nonetheless with out energy, and officers proceed to evaluate the tragic occasions for lack of life and property harm. As residents throughout the Southeast start the restoration course of, communities within the wake of the storm will want help assembly primary wants together with meals, shelter, water and medical care.
Due to the far-reaching trajectory of the storm and its remnants, the Humana Basis is donating $1 million to assist handle the quick aid and long-term restoration wants of these recovering from the storm. The contribution is part of the Basis’s mission of aiding communities in disaster whereas advancing well being fairness for all.
The organizations receiving funding embody: World Central Kitchen – $400,000 to help all affected areas, Heart for Catastrophe Philanthropy – $350,000 to help all hard-hit areas, and Florida Catastrophe Fund – $250,000.
Offering help and eradicating limitations for the folks and communities we serve is on the heart of every little thing we do, and we’re all in to steer the essential sources wanted to everybody within the path of this devastating storm, stated Humana Basis CEO, Tiffany Benjamin. At this pressing second and within the coming weeks and months, we’ll allow trusted companions throughout the Southeast, to ship essentially the most related help and luxury.
Past this donation, Humana Inc. has taken the next steps to help members in declared catastrophe areas:
- Waived all necessities for major care doctor (PCP) referrals and prior authorizations for members, the place relevant;
- Offered members with the identical value sharing they’d obtain from an in-network facility even when receiving care outdoors the community;
- For members with a pharmacy profit, suspended restrictions on refills to permit for journey difficulties and evacuations;
- Established a free disaster help hotline and counseling companies by TELUS Well being, beforehand LifeWorks, aimed not solely at well being plan staff and members, but in addition at anybody who could need assistance and help within the U.S. and Puerto Rico to deal with the catastrophe and its penalties. The TELUS Well being Disaster Help Line is open 24/7 and could be reached at 1-877-757-7587 (866-229-2572 in Puerto Rico).
Communities urgently need assistance. Getting it to them is our high precedence, stated Jim Rechtin, Humana Chief Government Officer. We’re doing all we will to offer quick sources for individuals who want it most. Guaranteeing their well-being and restoration by this extraordinary catastrophe requires a unprecedented response.
To be taught extra in regards to the Humana Basis’s well being fairness mission, go to HumanaFoundation.org.
In regards to the Humana Basis
The Humana Basis was established in 1981 because the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is concentrated on well being fairness, working to eradicate unjust, avoidable and pointless limitations in well being and healthcare. The Basis fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that assist folks in underserved communities reside related, wholesome lives. As a steward of excellent well being, the Basis creates wholesome emotional connections for folks and communities and is shaping a more healthy method to vitamin to help lifelong well-being. For extra info, go to humanafoundation.org
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Marvin Hill
Humana Company Communications
502-580-3950
mhill1@humana.com
Supply: Humana Inc.
