MAXIMUS to Support Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment Program in Texas

Business Wire, June 30, 2005

RESTON, Va. -- MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of health and human services consulting, program management, and information technology solutions to government, is pleased to announce that the Company is a prominent partner in the Texas ACCESS Alliance providing services in support of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment program contract.

The five-year contract to support the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment program was awarded to the Texas ACCESS Alliance, led by Accenture (NYSE:ACN), in June 2005. The Alliance will deliver services for the implementation and operation of integrated eligibility and enrollment for state health and human services programs. The estimated value of the MAXIMUS subcontract agreement with Accenture is approximately $370 million.

The Alliance will support the State by providing efficiently delivered, high quality services supporting the mission of the health and human services agencies in Texas. The program is designed to improve Texans' access to eligibility and enrollment services for health and human service programs, doing so with quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

This contract includes the continuation of the Texas Enrollment Broker Services and Texas Health Steps Outreach contracts that MAXIMUS has operated since 1997 and 1999 respectively. In addition, the contract encompasses the modernization of the system used to apply for services such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Long-Term Care. Under the improved model, people who need help will be able to apply for services not only in person, but also over the phone, through the Internet, and by fax or mail, providing anytime, anywhere access.

As a member of the Alliance, MAXIMUS will help make these improvements to Texans' access to health and human services through the development and operation of Texas-based customer care centers that leverage technology, enhance fraud detection, and implement business solutions that are simplified and flexible to meet continuing and evolving program needs. The new service delivery model will include the operation of three Customer Care Centers and a Shared Services Center that will employ more than 2,500 Texans.

Lynn Davenport, CEO of MAXIMUS, commented, "This project puts Texas at the forefront of developing and implementing integrated health and human services systems nationally. Texas leads the nation by implementing a statewide technologically-advanced, web-based eligibility determination system for multiple health and human services programs. The Texas IEE project provides a single, integrated system to be used in delivering food and cash assistance, medical care, community care, and enrollment services to more than 2.6 million Texans in need. The new system is expected to improve customer service, expand access to services, provide a more efficient system for vendor and State staff, and enhance fraud protection tools. We are extremely pleased to team with Accenture on this exciting project in support of the ambitious aims of the State of Texas."

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 5,100 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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