UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): NOVEMBER 4, 2004
HEALTH NET, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-12718 | | 95-4288333 |
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
21650 Oxnard Street
Woodland Hills, California 91367
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(818) 676-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
On November 4, 2004, Health Net, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 and held a conference call to discuss its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. The press release and a transcript of the conference call are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated November 4, 2004 announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 for Health Net, Inc. |
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| 99.2 | | Transcript of a conference call held on November 4, 2004 to discuss Health Net, Inc.’s earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 8, 2004
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HEALTH NET, INC. |
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By: | | /s/ B. Curtis Westen
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| | | B. Curtis Westen |
| | | Senior Vice President, General |
| | | Counsel and Secretary |
