Health & Fitness
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
Thu, December 2, 2010
Health Net Federal Services and the USO of Metropolitan Washington Team Up for Annual Celebration of Children
ARLINGTON, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Health Net Federal Services ], LLC, part of the Government Contracts segment of [ Health Net, Inc. ] (NYSE:HNT), recently announced its annual Celebration of Children to be hosted in conjunction with United Service Organizations (USO) of Metropolitan Washington.
"Celebration of Children is a special opportunity to recognize and support the children of military members who serve to protect our country."
More than 200 children from military bases across the DC Metro region will participate in the event on Dec. 4, 2010, at the Community Center on Fort Myer. Children will enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, face painting and presents distributed by HealthNet associates dressed as Santaa™s helpers in the ballroom, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland.
aIt is Health Neta™s tradition to give back to our military families and respond to the unique challenges they face in meaningful ways,a said Steven D. Tough, president, Government Programs, Health Net, Inc. aCelebration of Children is a special opportunity to recognize and support the children of military members who serve to protect our country.a
Health Net employees actively participate in the event by dressing up as elves and popular cartoon characters, volunteering with the festivities and donating toys for the children.
aHolidays are especially important for military families who often experience extended separations. The Health Net Celebration of Children is a magical holiday party designed specifically for military kids. This is our fourth year partnering with Health Net on this event and the enthusiasm the employee volunteers bring to this each and every year makes it an unforgettable celebration for so many deserving kids,a said Elaine Rogers, president USO-Metro.
The Health Net holiday tradition began in 1992 when the company replaced its holiday party with a morning of fun and games for local children ages 4 a" 12. Since its inception, Health Neta™s Celebration of Children has brightened the holiday season for thousands of children across the country.
Members of the media are invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P. with your name, contact information, outlet and vehicle information to [ Angela.D.Kennedy@healthnet.com ] by Friday, Dec.3, 11 a.m., in order to gain access onto the installation.
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 5.4 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 ].
