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Health Net Federal Services Partners with Nashville Recording Artist, Barry Michael, to Promote the Behavioral Health of Milita

^{Published on 2010-09-29 05:41:03 - Market Wire}
 

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Health Net Federal Services, LLC, part of the Government Contracts segment of [ Health Net, Inc. ] (NYSE:HNT), today announced its partnership with Nashville recording artist, Barry Michael. Michaela™s hit song, aHeroes and Angelsa, written specifically for all those who serve or have served our country, pays homage to the service and sacrifice they make to protect our freedom and way of life. Health Net Federal Servicesa™ website is the only site where individuals can download Michaela™s song, aHeroes and Angelsa, free of charge. [ Click here ] to download.

"Military families experience unique challenges presented by a military lifestyle, such as the cycle of deployment and reintegration, frequent moves and for some, the loss of a loved one; all of which can have devastating effects on an individual and family members"

Health Net and Michael have aligned in their commitment to honor and support service members, Veterans and their families. A key focus of the Health Net/Barry Michael partnership is to increase awareness and encourage use of behavioral health services, including reintegration support and family counseling. Our joint message is simple: aYou are not alone. If you need it, call in support.a

aMilitary families experience unique challenges presented by a military lifestyle, such as the cycle of deployment and reintegration, frequent moves and for some, the loss of a loved one; all of which can have devastating effects on an individual and family members,a said SteveTough, president of Health Neta™s Government and Specialty division, which includes Health Net Federal Services. aWe are very proud to provide behavioral health services to military families and veterans. Through this partnership with Barry Michael, we want to make them aware of the resources and tools that have been developed to help them thrive in the face of adversity.a

aI deeply appreciate the service of our military members, families and veterans. I am pleased to join with an organization like Health Net that so clearly shares this appreciation and works hard in support of our military members and veterans. Helping to inform them of the many resources and services available to them is the least that we can do for our nationa™s aHeroes and Angels,a™a said Michael.

Health Neta™s behavioral health division, MHN, uses its behavioral health and wellness expertise to provide active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve components, veterans and their family members with non-medical counseling and coping skills, financial counseling, proven behavioral techniques and psycho-education to help improve the overall health and wellness of military personnel and families worldwide.

These services are provided by mastera™s level behavioral health practitioners who specialize in counseling on a comprehensive range of military family life issues, including identifying, addressing and preventing domestic violence, treating crisis response and helping deal with post-traumatic stress.

Health Net operates management teams and call center services at strategic locations throughout the United States and administers behavioral health programs at more than 100 military installations worldwide.

The partnership officially kicked off September 17, 2010, at the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego, Calif., when Michael performed for newly-injured veterans participating in the clinic. Other upcoming appearances include the Congressional Medal of Honor convention in Charleston, S.C., and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and veteran service organization events with Health Net throughout the year.

About Health Net

Health Net Federal Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc., has a long history of providing cost-effective, quality managed health care programs for government agencies, including the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. As the managed care support contractor for the TRICARE North Region, Health Net provides health care services to nearly 3.0 million uniformed services beneficiaries, active and retired, and their families.

Health Net, Inc. is among the nationa™s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companya™s health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.0million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Neta™s behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to approximately 5.5 million individuals in all 50 states. The companya™s subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.

For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companya™s website at [ http://www.healthnet.com ]. For more information on Health Net Federal Services, please visit[ http://www.healthnetfederalservices.com/ ]or on[ Facebook ].

About Barry Michael

Nashville Recording Artist Barry Michael is Country Musica™s latest sensation! In 2009, Michaela™s debut album, aRipped Blue Jeans & ATVa™sa was released which quickly propelled him into the live music performance industry. Since 2009, Michael entertained university students, military personnel, government officials, public school students, and everyone in between with his high energy show and inspirational lyrics. Michael is an Armed Forces Entertainer who has gained international fame with the USA Armed Forces and Government for his latest hit, written specifically for USA Veterans a" aHeroes and Angelsa.

Michaela™s performance stops in 2009 and 2010 included Singapore for over 12,000 USA military personnel; Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; the NCSS Conference in Atlanta; the World Trade Center in Boston; The Lone Star Honor Flight in Houston; San Antonioa™s famous La Villita Outdoor Theater; Austin, Texasa™ SXSW Music Festival; National Disabled Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego; and the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snow Mass, Colo.

Most recently, Michael performed at the prestigious Gold Star Wives Reception in Washington, D.C. at the new United States Capitol Visitors Center, and at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver, Colo.

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