Magellan Awarded Two Statewide Contracts

March 26, 2001 Magellan Awarded Two Statewide Contracts Magellan Behavioral Health announced on March 15, 2001 that it was awarded two statewide contracts—one with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the other with the state of Michigan. In both Arkansas and Michigan, Magellan will handle mental health and substance abuse services for state employees. Under the one-year Arkansas contract, which took effect on January 1, 2001, Magellan manages mental health and substance abuse services for approximately 38,000 members. Under the three-year Michigan contract, which took effect on March 1, 2001, Magellan manages care for approximately . . .