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Humana Customer Service

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Humana's Best Phone Number

877-877-1051
Toll-free·Calls Customer Service·Most popular Humana number
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How do I talk to a live human at Humana?

A:Keep pressing 0. Our free phone can also navigate phone menus to get a live human at Humana for you.
Q:

Does Humana offer 24 hour customer service?

A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 8am-8pm EST. The least busy day is Friday, and the most busy day is Tuesday. If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
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How long will I wait on hold?

A:The average hold time is 1 minute and 33 seconds. The longest hold times are on Tuesday, and the shortest are on Wednesday. You can skip the hold time for free.

Humana Customer Phone Numbers

Medicare Enrollment

866-945-4481
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 8am-8pm EST · Keep pressing 0 · For the medical plan, press 1. For the dental plan, press 2. For the vision plan, press 3. · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

Employer Insurance

800-232-2006
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CST · At prompts say member, pharmacy, prescription benefits; give invalid ID. · How can we help you today? · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

Federal Employee Dental Customer Service

877-692-2468
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 9am-7pm EST · Call this number for Federal Employee Dental questions · Whenever you are ready, just describe why you are calling today. · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

Dental Preventative Plus Customer Service

866-537-0232
Toll-free · 24 hours, 7 days · For Dental Preventative Plus · Press 1 for dental. Press 2 for vision. · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?

Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Humana below.

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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Humana phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Humana phone system greets you: For the medical plan, press 1. For the dental plan, press 2. For the vision plan, press 3.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: Keep pressing 0
Below are some clips we've found from Humana's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:

They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)

"You've reached the Humana Dental and and Vision Enrollment and Information Center.
Calls may be recorded for quality assurance.
What would you like to do? You can say shop for a new plan, change an existing plan, or hit something else."
Excerpt from a call with Humana
Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:21 PM

They may ask you to say or enter information

"You've reached the Humana Dental and Vision and enrollment and information center.
Calls may be recorded for quality assurance. What would you like to do?
You can say shop for a new plan, change an existing plan, or it's something else."
Excerpt from a call with Humana
Friday, June 7, 2024 7:58 PM

The first phone menu

"You've reached the Humana Dental and Vision enrollment and Information Center. Calls may be recorded for quality assurance. What would you like to do? You can say shop for a new plan, change an existing plan, or it's something else.
What would you like to do? Say shop for a new plan or press one, change an existing plan or press two.
Or if something else or press three."
Excerpt from a call with Humana
Monday, May 13, 2024 8:44 PM

What are the hours and when should I call?

Humana operates the call center for this 877-877-1051 phone number Mon-Fri 8am-8pm ET. The short answer is that you should call on a Wednesday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 1,525 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).

Automatically call when they open

When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Humana call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Humana phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Humana staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The least busy time to call

The least busy day to call Humana is Friday. The most busy day to call is Tuesday, which averages 45% more phone calls by comparison. Again, this is based on a sample of 1,525 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold

We measured the shortest hold times to be on Wednesday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Tuesday, which is 491% longer than the minimum. As you can see, there is more fluctuation in hold time over the course of the week than there is in call volume.
But if you use our free call and talk for me or wait on hold for me service, you don't really need to worry about average wait times.
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The best time to call Humana

In summation, the best day to call Humana is Wednesday. It isn't the least busy day, but the fact that hold times are shortest combined with it being on the busy side tells us that Humana staffs up on Wednesday to handle the higher call volume, and that makes it the best time to call.

Calling this Humana Customer Number

Adam Goldkamp is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Jun 27, 2024

I've been searching around to see if I can find a better supplemental dental insurance so I decided to call companies that offer dental insurance. On my list was Humana, and I found this number to talk to them about dental benefits. I figured that talking to someone in person would help me quickly sort through what options are available to me and save me time in the long run. 

While I could use online searches to narrow down options, I prefer to talk to someone because I can explain my special circumstances and exactly what you need. Even if I ended up on hold it would make my time worth it. Given Humana provides a lot of insurance products to a wide variety of people, I went into the phone call expecting to get stuck on hold for a long time. It was a pleasant surprise that I didn't end up stuck on hold. 

When I called, I was greeted by an agent that said, "You have reached the Humana Dental enrollment and information center. Calls may be recorded for quality assurance. What would you like to do? You can say shop for a new plan, change an existing plan, or something else." I said, new plan, but it didn't hear me so it repeated the options and asked me to press 1. After I pressed one it had no problems and immediately said, "Please say the state where you live in."

After replying Ohio and listening to the system confirm it, I was told to, "Please hold for the next available licensed agent." Before I even had the chance to wait, I was immediately transferred to a live agent. While the service was quick, the agent did have a very thick accent. We managed to work our way through the discussion, but it would have been easier if they were easier to understand. 

Adam has been tirelessly trying to help customers find the best tips and tricks to get through phone trees and writing many guides for prickly customer service problems. He's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Inside Edition and Bloomberg.

Why Customers Call Humana

If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Humana, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.

What is the Humana Prescription Drug Plan?

The Humana Prescription Drug Plan is a comprehensive and affordable prescription drug coverage provided by Humana. It is designed to help individuals and families manage their medication costs. The plan offers a wide range of prescription drugs at discounted rates, allowing members to access their necessary medications without the financial burden often associated with healthcare. Members have the flexibility to choose between different coverage options, including various cost-sharing structures and preferred pharmacy networks. The plan covers both brand-name and generic medications, ensuring that individuals can receive the most suitable and cost-effective treatment options. Humana's Prescription Drug Plan strives to offer peace of mind and quality care, ensuring that members can afford and access the medications they need to maintain their health and well-being.

What are the different healthcare plans offered by Humana?

Humana offers a range of healthcare plans to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families. These plans include Medicare Advantage, which provides comprehensive coverage for seniors and individuals with disabilities, with options for prescription drug coverage. Additionally, Humana offers individual and family health insurance plans, both on and off the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which cover essential healthcare services. Medicaid plans are also available, providing low-income individuals and families with necessary healthcare services. Humana also offers employer group health plans, including HMO, PPO, and POS options, catering to different preferences and budget requirements. Dental, vision, and wellness programs are also available as standalone or add-on options to supplement any Humana plan. With this variety, Humana aims to ensure that individuals and families can find a healthcare plan that suits their specific needs and preferences.

What is the coverage for prescription medications with Humana insurance?

With Humana insurance, prescription medication coverage typically depends on the specific plan you have selected. Humana offers several different plans, each with various levels of coverage for prescription medications. Some plans have a formulary, which is a list of covered medications, while others may have tiered copayments or coinsurance. To determine the prescription medication coverage for your specific plan, it is best to refer to the plan's benefits summary or contact Humana directly. They can provide you with detailed information regarding medication coverage, including copays, out-of-pocket costs, and any restrictions or preferred pharmacies. Humana strives to ensure that their members have access to affordable and comprehensive prescription drug coverage to meet their healthcare needs.

Top Humana customer service problems

Click the link above to get answers to just about any Humana customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Humana, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Request for medical card: "I need a medical card."
- From a call lasting 7m 1s , Oct 1, 2024 6:13 PM
Contact transportation department: "Ma'am, I'm trying to reach transportation."
- From a call lasting 3m 20s , Oct 1, 2024 3:26 PM
Applying for Humana: "I'm trying to apply for Humana or see if I have already."
- From a call lasting 29m 47s , Sep 27, 2024 7:57 PM
Payment issue with doctor: "I was calling about a payment that was not paid to my doctor's office."
- From a call lasting 24m 35s , Sep 24, 2024 5:09 PM
Requesting medical transportation: "I need to have a ride to the doctor's office and back."
- From a call lasting 2m 48s , Sep 24, 2024 3:56 PM
Requesting transportation for appointment: "I need transportation to doctor's office."
- From a call lasting 16m 24s , Sep 23, 2024 3:29 PM
Information about why customers call Humana is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
Humana issues reported to GetHuman

More Humana Customer Service Contacts

There are of course other ways to contact Humana customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.

Humana Customer Service on X (formerly Twitter)

Humana, like many companies, provides customer service on the X platform (formerly Twitter). While it rarely entails live dialogue with a customer service rep, this channel can yield rapid response times and can be a useful option if you have an X/Twitter account.

Humana Customer Help Desk / Web Support

humana.com - Customer Service
Online customer service support
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Humana customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.

Conclusion and closing notes

This is Humana's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Humana agent. This phone number is Humana's best phone number because 22,632 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 877-877-1051 include Account Access, Make a Claim, Check on a Claim, Update Account Info, Coverage Question and other customer service issues. The Humana call center that you call into has employees from San Antonio, TX / Nicaragua and is open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm ET according to customers. In total, Humana has 5 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Humana representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.

GetHuman does not provide call center services or customer support operations for Humana. The two organizations are not related. GetHuman builds free tools and shares information to help customers of companies like Humana. For large companies that includes tools such as our GetHuman Phone, which allows you to call a company but skip the part where you wait on the line to get a live human rep. We continue to work on these tools to help customers like you (and ourselves!) navigate the messy phone menus, hold times, and confusion with customer service. As long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it.

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