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

HealthMarkets, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		001-14953 (Commission File Number)		75-2044750 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
9151 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, Texas				76180
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 255-5200

(former name and address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

5.02 (b) Departure of Director

On July 31, 2008, Andrew S. Kahr, a director of HealthMarkets, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he is resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.

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.

Dated: August 4, 2008