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Apr 27, 2007
Magellan Health Services Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results

AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--Magellan Health Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGLN) today reported operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. In addition, the Company confirmed that it expects to generate segment profit in the range of $190 million to $210 million in 2007.

Financial Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the Company reported net revenue of $487.0 million and net income of $21.0 million, or $.53 per diluted common share. For the prior year quarter, net revenue was $400.6 million. Net income for the prior year quarter was $22.3 million, or $.59 per diluted common share. Segment profit (which represents income from continuing operations before stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, gain on sale of assets, special charges or benefits, income taxes and minority interest) for the current year quarter was $53.0 million, compared with $49.2 million in the prior year quarter.

See the attached tables detailing the Company's operating results, including results by segment.

The Company ended the quarter with unrestricted cash and investments of $222.9 million. Cash flow from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $46.1 million compared with $19.9 million for the comparable period in the prior year.

Steven J. Shulman, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "In addition to generating robust financial results for the first quarter, we have made significant progress toward our strategic goals through the sale of a second risk radiology management contract. Our financial strength is an important factor in our customers' confidence in us as a strategic partner. Our focus on ensuring that we serve our customers, members and providers effectively and efficiently and our responsible management of the financial aspects of our business are hallmarks of our approach and key to our success in serving all of our stakeholders."

Mark S. Demilio, chief financial officer, said, "We are reaffirming our overall segment profit guidance for 2007 of $190 million to $210 million. This reaffirmation takes into consideration adjustments in the quarter for favorable prior period care development of $4.3 million as well as the adverse impact to our prior guidance for 2007 of approximately $10 million that we previously disclosed with respect to the implementation of the new risk radiology contracts with CIGNA and Empire. Overall we are very pleased with our financial position. The Company's balance sheet grows stronger each quarter, enabling us to continue to consider acquisitions and other initiatives to enhance shareholder value."

Earnings Results Conference Call

A conference call will be held to discuss the Company's financial results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 27. To participate in the conference call, interested parties should call 1-888-390-4698 and reference the passcode First Quarter Earnings and conference leader Steve Shulman approximately 15 minutes before the start of the call.

The conference call also will be available via a live Webcast at the investor relations page of Magellan's Web site, www.MagellanHealth.com.

A taped replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the call. The call-in numbers for the replay are 800-925-2994 and 402-220-4141 (from outside the U.S.).

Those who plan to access the Webcast are encouraged to read Magellan's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2007, for material information regarding Magellan's operational and financial results, including the section entitled "Risk Factors."

About Magellan: Headquartered in Avon, Conn., Magellan Health Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGLN) is a leading specialty health care management organization. Its customers include health plans, corporations and government agencies.

Cautionary Statement: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical information provided herein, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements including without limitation statements regarding estimates of segment profit. These statements are based on management's analysis, judgment, belief and expectation only as of the date hereof, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "may," "should," "could," "estimate," "intend" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially due to, among other things, the possible election of certain of the Company's customers to manage the healthcare services of their members directly; changes in rates paid to and/or by the Company by customers and/or providers; higher utilization of health care services by the Company's risk members; delays, higher costs or inability to implement new business or other Company initiatives; the impact of changes in the contracting model for Medicaid contracts; termination or non-renewal of customer contracts; the impact of new or amended laws or regulations; governmental inquiries; litigation; competition; operational issues; health care reform; and general business conditions. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the "Risk Factors" section included within the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Segment profit information referred to herein may be considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Further information regarding this measure, including the reasons management considers this information useful to investors, is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.

           MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
               (In thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                  2006       2007 (1)
                                                ----------  ----------

Net revenue                                     $ 400,596   $ 487,004

Cost and expenses:
  Cost of care                                    269,835     308,819
  Cost of goods sold                                    -      34,117
  Direct service costs and other operating
   expenses (2)                                    87,468      97,875
  Equity in earnings of unconsolidated
   subsidiaries                                      (390)          -
  Depreciation and amortization                    10,657      13,652
  Interest expense                                  1,969       1,852
  Interest income                                  (4,217)     (5,187)
  Gain on sale of assets                           (4,745)          -
                                                ----------  ----------
                                                  360,577     451,128
                                                ----------  ----------

Income from continuing operations before income
 taxes                                             40,019      35,876
Provision for income taxes                         17,704      14,907
                                                ----------  ----------
Net income                                         22,315      20,969
Other comprehensive income                            210           5
                                                ----------  ----------
Comprehensive income                            $  22,525   $  20,974
                                                ==========  ==========

Weighted average number of common shares
 outstanding -- basic                              36,704      38,231
                                                ==========  ==========
Weighted average number of common shares
 outstanding -- diluted                            38,101      39,264
                                                ==========  ==========

Net income per common share -- basic            $    0.61   $    0.55
                                                ==========  ==========

Net income per common share -- diluted          $    0.59   $    0.53
                                                ==========  ==========

(1) For a more detailed discussion of Magellan's results for the
 quarter ended March 31, 2007, refer to the Company's Quarterly Report
 on Form 10-Q which will be filed with the SEC on April 27, 2007, and
 the live broadcast or taped replay of the Company's earnings
 conference call on April 27, 2007, which will be available at
 www.MagellanHealth.com.

(2) Includes stock compensation expense of $5,500 and $6,787 for the
 three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively.

           MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)


                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                 ---------------------
                                                   2006        2007
                                                 ----------  ---------

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                     $  22,315   $ 20,969

  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash provided by operating activities:
    Gain on sale of assets                          (4,745)         -
    Depreciation and amortization                   10,657     13,652
    Equity in earnings of unconsolidated
     subsidiaries                                     (390)         -
    Non-cash interest expense                          347        347
    Non-cash stock compensation expense              5,500      6,787
    Non-cash income tax expense                     15,938     13,973
    Cash flows from changes in assets and
     liabilities, net of effects from
     acquisitions of businesses:
      Restricted cash                              (22,044)   (15,488)
      Accounts receivable, net                       1,953     (4,944)
      Other assets                                   4,984       (100)
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (10,126)   (10,767)
      Medical claims payable and other medical
       liabilities                                  (4,460)    21,799
      Other                                            (69)      (107)
                                                 ----------  ---------
        Net cash provided by operating
         activities                                 19,860     46,121
                                                 ----------  ---------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Capital expenditures                             (4,185)    (5,416)
   Acquisitions and investments in businesses,
    net of cash acquired                          (120,029)    (5,271)
   Proceeds from sale of assets                     20,475          -
   Purchase of investments                         (12,568)   (33,278)
   Maturity of investments                         171,672     35,580
                                                 ----------  ---------
        Net cash provided by (used in) investing
         activities                                 55,365     (8,385)
                                                 ----------  ---------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Payments on long-term debt and capital lease
    obligations                                     (6,385)    (7,801)
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options and
    warrants                                         5,218     15,615
   Other                                                 -       (333)
                                                 ----------  ---------
        Net cash (used in) provided by financing
         activities                                 (1,167)     7,481
                                                 ----------  ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents           74,058     45,217
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period    81,039    163,737
                                                 ----------  ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $ 155,097   $208,954
                                                 ==========  =========
           MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
        (In thousands, except membership amounts in millions)


                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                        March 31,
                                                  --------------------
                                                    2006       2007
                                                  ---------  ---------
Net revenue
     - Health Plan                                $157,787   $178,600
     - Employer                                     33,180     31,213
     - Public Sector                               201,899    224,374
     - Radiology Benefits Management                 7,730     10,731
     - Specialty Pharmaceutical Management               -     42,086
                                                  ---------  ---------
     Total revenue                                 400,596    487,004
                                                  ---------  ---------

Cost of care
     - Health Plan                                  86,276    105,776
     - Employer                                      8,155      6,823
     - Public Sector                               175,404    196,220
                                                  ---------  ---------
     Total cost of care                            269,835    308,819
                                                  ---------  ---------

Cost of goods sold - Specialty Pharmaceutical
 Management                                              -     34,117
                                                  ---------  ---------

Direct service costs
     - Health Plan                                  26,572     26,616
     - Employer                                     16,763     15,518
     - Public Sector                                 8,215      9,959
     - Radiology Benefits Management                 6,457     10,961
     - Specialty Pharmaceutical Management               -      4,619
                                                  ---------  ---------
     Total direct services costs                    58,007     67,673
                                                  ---------  ---------

Other operating expenses - Corporate & Other        29,461     30,202
                                                  ---------  ---------

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
 - Health Plan                                        (390)         -
                                                  ---------  ---------

Stock compensation expense (1)
     - Health Plan                                    (238)      (392)
     - Employer                                        (68)      (116)
     - Public Sector                                  (153)      (211)
     - Radiology Benefits Management                  (207)      (462)
     - Specialty Pharmaceutical Management               -     (2,052)
     - Corporate & Other                            (4,834)    (3,554)
                                                  ---------  ---------
     Total stock compensation expense               (5,500)    (6,787)
                                                  ---------  ---------

Segment profit (loss)
     - Health Plan                                  45,567     46,600
     - Employer                                      8,330      8,988
     - Public Sector                                18,433     18,406
     - Radiology Benefits Management                 1,480        232
     - Specialty Pharmaceutical Management               -      5,402
     - Corporate & Other                           (24,627)   (26,648)
                                                  ---------  ---------
     Total segment profit                         $ 49,183   $ 52,980
                                                  =========  =========


Reconciliation of segment profit to income from
   continuing operations before income taxes:
Segment profit                                    $ 49,183   $ 52,980
Stock compensation expense                          (5,500)    (6,787)
Depreciation and amortization                      (10,657)   (13,652)
Interest expense                                    (1,969)    (1,852)
Interest income                                      4,217      5,187
Gain on sale of assets                               4,745          -
                                                  ---------  ---------
Income from continuing operations before income
 taxes                                            $ 40,019   $ 35,876
                                                  =========  =========


Membership
     - Health Plan                                               28.1
     - Employer                                                  14.2
     - Public Sector                                              2.1
     - Radiology Benefits Management                             16.3
                                                             ---------
     Total membership                                            60.7
                                                             =========

(1) Stock compensation expense is included in direct service costs and
 other operating expenses; however, this amount is excluded from the
 computation of segment profit since it is managed on a consolidated
 basis.

CONTACT: Magellan Health Services, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Melissa Rose, 877-645-6464
or
Media Contact:
Erin Somers, 410-953-2405

SOURCE: Magellan Health Services, Inc.

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