Humana is one of the largest health insurers in the United States, serving millions of members nationwide. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company employs approximately 65,000 associates. Its core business centers on health insurance and related services, with a particular emphasis on Medicare plans.
The company offers a broad range of insurance products, including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid plans, employer-sponsored health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance. Through subsidiaries such as CenterWell Home Health, Humana also provides home health services. Its mission focuses on delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare that addresses the physical, emotional, and social well-being of its members.
For nursing professionals, Humana's scale in Medicare, Medicaid, and home health services presents a range of clinical roles. The company's stated goal is to transform from a traditional health insurer into a health and well-being company, reimagining member experiences to deliver empathy, clarity, and ease at every touchpoint. This integrated approach to care creates opportunities across insurance, direct care delivery, and member support functions.
