A.M. Best Places Ratings of Subsidiaries of Health Net of the Northeast, Inc. Under Review With Positive Implications

The under review with positive implications reflects the financial strength of UnitedHealth Group, compared with Health Net.

Health Net will work with UnitedHealthcare to renew the customers currently enrolled in the northeast plans as they reach their annual renewal dates. Additionally, Health Net has entered into an agreement with UnitedHealthcare to service these customers through a post closing transition period.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by July 2010. Should the transaction not be completed, the ratings of the subsidiaries of Health Net of the Northeast, Inc. would likely be downgraded due to the lack of strategic importance to Health Net.

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