Health Net Federal Services, LLC, the government operations division of
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), today announced its sponsorship of the 29th
National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, Wash., July 13-18. The
event is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world,
attracting more than 500 military veterans who use wheelchairs due to
spinal cord injuries, amputations or certain neurological problems.
“Health Net salutes the determination, courage and success of veterans
with disabilities participating in the 29th National Veterans
Wheelchair Games,” said Steve Tough, president, Health Net Federal
Services. “We are dedicated to helping veterans achieve a fit and
healthy life, and we honor their service to our country.”
In addition to the sponsorship, Health Net Federal Services is
contributing to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Rehabilitation
Fund to assist recently disabled veterans returning from Iraq or
Afghanistan to participate in the Wheelchair Games. Two of these
athletes will be sponsored directly from Health Net Federal Services’
contributions to the fund.
During the five-day multi-event sports and rehabilitation program,
veterans compete in games such as swimming, table tennis, archery,
bowling, basketball, power soccer, wheelchair slalom and quad rugby. The
National Veterans Wheelchair Games event is presented by the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) and PVA and is supported by corporate, civic
and veterans service organizations (VSOs).
Health Net pledges through its Community Giving Program to support
events and organizations that help active duty service members, Reserve
Component members, retirees, veterans, survivors and military families
achieve a fit and healthy life, and honors their service and sacrifice
to our nation.
For more information on Health Net’s VA Programs and Community Giving
Program, go to www.healthnetfederalservices.com/va.
About Health Net’s VA Programs
Health Net is proud to partner with the VA to provide high quality,
cost-effective health care programs serving veterans nationwide. Health
Net Federal Services has proudly supported VA Community Based Outpatient
Clinics for more than 12 years and continuously strives for outstanding
patient access, quality health care and patient satisfaction.
Health Net Federal Services also provides claims repricing services as a
subcontractor for its Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
partners for five regional contracts across the U.S.
