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Maximus Supports States in Managing Vaccine Distribution<\/b><\/p>\n

The Company augments seven state agencies with vaccine support services<\/i><\/p>\n

RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nMaximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that it is now supporting seven state vaccination programs with COVID-19 vaccine information and hotline services to answer common questions, address concerns about the vaccine, resolve complaints, and coordinate vaccination appointments. State programs include California, Colorado, New York, and the District of Columbia.\n<\/p>\n

\nAs the nation\u2019s largest engagement center provider for government programs, multiple states have entrusted Maximus to provide additional support for handling the unprecedented volume of vaccination requests, reduce caller hold times, and manage case backlogs. Maximus continues to play a vital role in helping states slow the spread of the pandemic and address public health needs.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe continue to expand our clinical-related services to support states with their vaccination programs and the CDC-INFO line to address individuals\u2019 questions regarding vaccines,\u201d said Bruce Caswell, President and CEO, Maximus. \u201cGetting the country on track for recovery is dependent on easing citizens\u2019 concerns and the efficient administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Maximus is committed to helping states provide clear, reliable information and assistance to bolster public confidence and achieve wide adoption.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nAssisting states with their vaccine distribution plans builds on the support Maximus has been providing government at all levels since the onset of the pandemic. Maximus currently supports states with their delivery of Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, state and local public health agencies with contact tracing, as well as Medicaid and human services agencies to manage the surge of individuals and families needing essential services during these uncertain times.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cSince December 2020, we rapidly launched and deployed over 4,200 work-from-home agents to support states with vaccine rollouts,\u201d said Caswell. \u201cBy leveraging our cloud-based citizen engagement capabilities and public health qualifications, Maximus enables states to disseminate public health information and connect people with vaccines quickly and cost-effectively. Through our digital capabilities and engagement center expertise, we aim to provide an easy-to-navigate customer experience that offers transparency and promotes trust in government.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nMaximus is assisting the following vaccine distribution programs:\n<\/p>\n