Amerigroup Now Serving Members in Washington State

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) began serving members in its 13th state, Washington, effective July 1, 2012. Amerigroup Washington is one of five health plans selected by the state to provide managed care to more than 800,000 Medicaid and 40,000 Basic Health program beneficiaries statewide.

"We are honored to be serving new members in the Evergreen State," remarked Amerigroup Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James G. Carlson. "Our expertise in coordinating unique care and services for Medicaid beneficiaries will allow us to help Washington serve the health care needs of its citizens, including children in foster care and people with disabilities, while keeping it more affordable for taxpayers."

Amerigroup Washington is participating in the Healthy Options program, providing services for members enrolled in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and TANF-related Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as seniors and people with disabilities who are not also eligible for Medicare. The Company will also coordinate care for members in the state's Basic Health program, which currently provides subsidized health coverage for additional low-income individuals and families.

"Amerigroup Washington is committed to providing the best support for our members," said Rosy Cozad, chief executive officer for Amerigroup Washington. "We look forward to helping more Washington residents access quality care and improve their health outcomes."

Amerigroup Washington will initially begin serving members in 16 counties.

About Amerigroup Corporation
Amerigroup, a Fortune 500 company, coordinates services for individuals in publicly funded health care programs. Currently serving more than 2.2 million members in 13 states nationwide, Amerigroup expects to expand operations in 2013 to Kansas, its 14th state, as a result of previously awarded state contract. Amerigroup is dedicated to offering real solutions that improve health care access and quality for its members, while proactively working to reduce the overall cost of care to taxpayers. Amerigroup accepts all eligible people regardless of age, sex, race or disability. For more information, please visit www.amerigroup.com.

SOURCE Amerigroup Corporation