Humana Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Employment by Military Times and Military Friendly®

Published a month ago via Business Wire

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been recognized by both Military Times and Military Friendly® as a top employer for veterans and military families.

Military Times, a leading source for independent news and information for service members and their families, ranked Humana #14 in its Healthcare category on its 2024 Best for Vets: Employers list. Now in its 15th year, Military Times Best for Vets rankings are based on a voluntary survey covering policies and practices that make companies attractive to the military community. Recruitment and employment practices, as well as retention and support programs, are given the most weight and importance in scoring and final rankings.

Military Friendly®, established in 2003 to advocate for civilian career opportunities for veterans, annually releases a list of employers demonstrating commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful career opportunities for the military community. For the 2025 list, Humana receives the “Gold” designation in the large company category (defined as having over $5 billion in revenue) and is recognized on the following specialty lists:

  • Military Spouse-Friendly Employer
  • Military Friendly Supplier Diversity
  • Military Friendly Brand
  • Military Friendly Company

“Active-duty service members, National reservists, veterans, and their family members have made extraordinary commitments to our nation, and Humana is dedicated to supporting our military community,” said Carolyn Tandy, SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. “Our ability to provide high-quality healthcare is rooted in the diversity of our workforce. We recognize the importance of having a workforce that understands the unique experiences and needs of the military communities we serve, and we are taking intentional action to support career opportunities and advancements for veterans and military families.”

Humana launched its Veteran Hiring Initiative in 2011, resulting in the hiring of roughly 6,000 veterans and military spouses to date. Earlier this year, Humana renewed the initiative with a commitment to hire at least 2,000 military-connected employees by 2032, aiming for a retention rate of 75% in the first year of employment, increasing to 90% for years 2 – 5 of employment.

To learn more about how Humana supports veterans and military families please read Humana's Impact Report.

About Humana

Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell health care services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

About Military Friendly®

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

About Military Times

The Military Times digital platforms and newsweeklies are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything that matters in their lives, including pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit militarytimes.com.

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