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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): JANUARY 3, 2001
HEALTH NET, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-12718 95-4288333
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
21650 OXNARD STREET, WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 91367
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 676-6000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 3, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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ITEM NO. EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued January 3, 2001
by the Registrant.
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SIGNATURE
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.
HEALTH NET, INC.
By: /s/ B. CURTIS WESTEN
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B. Curtis Westen, Esq.
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Date: January 3, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release issued January 3, 2001
by the Registrant.
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