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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 11-K
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(MARK ONE):
/X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
OR
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-12718
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A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from
that of the issuer named below:
FOUNDATION HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
401(k) ASSOCIATE SAVINGS PLAN
B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the
address of its principal executive office:
FOUNDATION HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
21650 OXNARD STREET
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 91367
C. Exhibits. Exhibit Index
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23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, a copy of which is
filed herewith.
99.1 Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and Independent Auditors'
Report of Foundation Health Systems, Inc. 401(k)
Associate Savings Plan
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