Magellan to Cease Montana Operations June 30, 1999

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News As reported earlier this month on Open Minds, Magellan Behavioral Health has terminated its contract to manage Montana's Mental Health Access Plan (MHAP). On March 26, 1999, Magellan, based in Columbia, Maryland, released a statement noting that it has reached an agreement in principle with Montana to cease operations as of June 30, 1999. Under the agreement, the state will assume financial risk for health care services provided through the program, beginning May I, 1999. Magellan will continue to provide care management services and pay claims through . . .