Colorado Awards MAXIMUS Child Health Plan Plus Marketing and Outreach Contract.

RESTON, Va. -- The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has awarded a six-month contract to MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) to conduct Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) outreach and education within the State, broadening the scope of work MAXIMUS currently performs for the State. The contract contains four one-year options and, if exercised, will bring the total contract value to more than $6 million.

Under the contract, MAXIMUS will operate the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) Marketing and Outreach program. This Program aims to increase enrollment in the CHP+ improve plan retention of existing eligible members and to position the program for future integration and expansion. MAXIMUS will provide marketing and outreach services to reach an estimated 93,000 eligible children statewide.

Lynn Davenport, MAXIMUS CEO, said, "An informed consumer will make an educated decision. In healthcare, information is often confusing and difficult to understand. Consumers, particularly those with lower literacy, are challenged to navigate systems and processes they do not fully understand. MAXIMUS welcomes the opportunity to educate and inform families in Colorado about the healthcare plans available to them and the benefits of being involved in these programs."

MAXIMUS is one of America's leading government services companies devoted to providing program management, consulting and information technology services. The Company has more than 5,200 employees located in more than 280 offices in the United States, Canada and Australia. In 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 MAXIMUS was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best 200 Small Companies in America for that year. MAXIMUS was selected by Business Week Magazine as one of the 100 Best Hot Growth Small Companies in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. Additionally, MAXIMUS is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

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