Humana Inc.

Humana is a US health insurance company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HUM, and the company is included in the S&P 500 index. The company's history goes back to an organization that began in 1961 by operating nursing homes; today it mainly provides health insurance and care services.

Humana's most recognized area is Medicare Advantage plans offered under Medicare, the US government health program for older adults. The company also serves employer group plans, Medicaid and military health programs. Under the CenterWell brand it operates primary care centers, pharmacy and home health services. In this way the company brings insurance and direct care services together within the same structure.

Those following Humana stock typically watch regulatory changes in Medicare Advantage payment rates, the medical usage costs of members, and movements in membership during the annual enrollment periods. On the HUM page at Lzzo.com, the share price is shown in US dollars, and the page includes a price chart, technical indicators and the data source.