Magellan Health Reaffirms Commitment to Federal Workers and Military through its Magellan Federal Business

At the GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C., Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN) will take the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment and dedication to federal workers and the military through its Magellan Federal business. Magellan Federal provides a unique and holistic vision of care for members of the military, veterans and federal employees, their families and caregivers. With more than 1,500 employees positioned nationally and internationally, Magellan Federal is able to provide a broad range of integrated programs and solutions that address both physical and emotional health, to keep the individual mission-ready for life, whether on active duty or entering their next career.

“Magellan has been active in the federal and military space for more than 20 years, but as the federal workforce and military have evolved, so, too, has Magellan,” said Mike Braham, senior vice president and leader of Magellan Federal. “We offer prevention, assessment, intervention and recovery solutions that meet unmet clinical needs to members of the military, veterans and federal employees, their families and caregivers. We are guided by our efforts to support and deepen resiliency for these exceptional individuals as they aspire to be mission-ready for life.”

Both the military and federal workforce face a broad range of challenges that can have a significant impact on organizational performance as well as personal and professional readiness. These can range from physical trauma to emotional issues, including anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Magellan Federal can address every aspect of an individual’s care to identify potential problems, connect individuals to the right programs and provide the personalized care that can make a difference in their health and well-being. Magellan Federal has a presence on approximately 300 bases, installations and agencies around the world.

“We are uniquely positioned to deliver integrated programs based on our experience and strength across our entire set of healthcare solutions,” said John Chomeau, president of Magellan Healthcare’s commercial business. “We look at every aspect of an individual’s care to understand their needs. Our focus on solutions for under-addressed specialty conditions with high impact to the individual sets us apart from other healthcare providers.”

Individuals interested in learning more about Magellan Federal’s programs and services can visit MagellanFederal.com.

The GI Film Festival is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience both during and outside of combat. Magellan Health is a gold sponsor of the GI Film Festival.

About Magellan Health: Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Magellan Health, Inc. is a healthcare management company that focuses on fast-growing, complex and high-cost areas of healthcare, with an emphasis on special population management. Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those we serve. Magellan’s customers include health plans, managed care organizations, insurance companies, employers, labor unions, various military and government agencies, third party administrators, consultants and brokers. For more information, visit MagellanHealth.com.

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