Forbes November 5, 2025
Humana Wednesday reported $195 million in third quarter profits as the health insurer’s medical cost trends were in line with the company’s earlier forecasts.
Like most of its rivals in the health insurance industry, Humana has been seeing higher costs, particularly in its Medicare Advantage plans, which are a big share of Humana’s business. Medicare Advantage plans contract with the federal government to provide extra benefits and services to seniors, such as disease management and nurse help hotlines with some also offering vision, dental care and wellness programs. In Humana’s case, the company exited certain “unprofitable” plans and counties.
“Our 3Q25 insurance segment benefit ratio of 91.1% is in line with our guidance of ‘just above 91%’” Humana said in...
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