Who Owns Humana Medicare?

What does Humana own?
Humana owns a portfolio of health insurance and healthcare service brands organized under the Humana master brand and the CenterWell service brand. The portfolio includes Humana Medicare (Medicare Advantage plans), Humana Medicaid (managed care in 13 states), Humana Marketplace (ACA exchange plans), Humana Pharmacy (prescription drug services), CenterWell (senior primary care clinics, pharmacy, and home health), Humana Group Plans (employer-sponsored specialty products), and Humana Individual Plans (individual and family coverage).

Is Humana publicly traded?
Yes. Humana Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol HUM. The company has been publicly traded since its corporate restructuring in the 1990s and is a component of major healthcare sector indices. Its market capitalization fluctuates with earnings performance and Medicare Advantage policy developments.

Who founded Humana?
Humana was founded in 1961 by David A. Jones Sr. and Wendell Cherry in Louisville, Kentucky, originally as a nursing home company called Extendicare Inc. The company pivoted to hospital management in the 1970s and then to health insurance in 1993, when it spun off its hospital operations. Jones served as CEO for decades and remained chairman until his retirement.

Where is Humana headquartered?
Humana is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The company has maintained its headquarters in Louisville since its founding in 1961. Humana operates major offices and care delivery facilities across the United States to support its national Medicare Advantage and Medicaid operations.

How many brands does Humana own?
Humana owns 8 major brands and product lines across its health insurance and healthcare services portfolio. These include Humana Medicare, Humana Medicaid, Humana Marketplace, Humana Pharmacy, Humana Healthcare Services, CenterWell, Humana Group Plans, and Humana Individual Plans. The company uses a focused brand strategy rather than a broad multi-brand portfolio.

Who owns Humana?
Humana is publicly owned with shares trading on the NYSE under ticker HUM. Ownership is distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. No single shareholder holds a controlling interest. Major institutional holders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation. The company operates independently without any parent organization.

What is Humana's revenue?
Humana reported FY2025 revenue of $129.7 billion, up from $117.8 billion in FY2024. For FY2026, the company guided to total revenue of at least $160 billion. The Insurance segment generated $124.6 billion in FY2025 revenue, representing 96.3% of consolidated premiums and services revenue. The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in Medicare Advantage, which accounted for 82.6% of Insurance segment premiums in FY2025.

Is Humana involved in any legal proceedings?
Yes. Humana is appealing a federal court's October 2025 decision rejecting its challenge to CMS Star Ratings methodology. The company also faces an ongoing DOJ investigation into Medicare Advantage risk adjustment practices. Additionally, Humana is subject to routine litigation related to claim denials and coverage decisions, which is typical for large health insurers. The company discloses material legal matters in its SEC filings.