MetCare of Florida Connecting Seniors with Benefit Programs Through the National Council on Aging`s BenefitsCheckUp

Access to Benefits Complements MetCare`s Patient-Centered Medical Home Model
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (NYSE Amex:MDF), ("MetCare of Florida" or
"MetCare") is now offering its Florida customers access to the National Council
on Aging`s (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp, the nation's most comprehensive Web-based
service to screen for benefits programs. The service is primarily targeted to
seniors with limited income and resources.

Since 2001, more than two million people have used BenefitsCheckUp to find
benefits programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent,
utilities, and other needs. It includes more than 2,000 public and private
benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
BenefitsCheckUp is now available on the MetCare Web site at www.metcare.com.

"With an aging U.S. population, and the first of more than 70 million baby
boomers turning 60, there is a growing need for resources for older adults,"
said Stuart Spector, NCOA's Senior Vice President. "The alliance between MetCare
and NCOA will help seniors and their caregivers learn everything they need to
know about the benefit programs that are available to them."

MetCare recently announced a commitment to begin transforming their medical
practices from a traditional care model to a Patient-Centered Medical Home
(PCMH) model. The medical home is a model that has drawn national attention as a
way to improve patient satisfaction and health care quality, promote prevention,
and add value to the customer.

"BenefitsCheckUp will provide our customers, physicians, and associates with
very useful community resources to complement their health coverage," said Jose
Guethon, MD, MBA, chief operating officer of MetCare of Florida. "Providing a
link to community-based resources is just one aspect of care coordination that
is a responsibility of a Patient-Centered Medical Home. These resources add
value to the health care system."

"Improving the health and well-being of older Americans is key to fulfilling
NCOA`s mission," said James Firman, president and chief executive officer of the
National Council on Aging. "This partnership will make a real difference in the
lives of thousands of seniors across the state of Florida."

About Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. is a growing healthcare organization in
Florida that provides comprehensive healthcare services for Medicare Advantage
members and other Florida residents. MetCare delivers and coordinates care to
approximately 33,000 Medicare Advantage customers in more than 19 counties
through a primary care network of over 400 physicians throughout Florida. To
learn more, please visit www.metcare.com.

About BenefitsCheckUp

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA),
BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen
for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. It includes
more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Since 2001, more than two million people have used the
service with a value of more than $6 billion.

About NCOA

Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a non-profit
organization with 3,700 members, and a national network of some 14,000
organizations and leaders. Our programs help older people stay healthy and
independent, find jobs, access benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways
to continue contributing to society.

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
John Neil, Marketing Coordinator, 561-805-8500 x 1225 office jneil@metcare.com
or
Dardet Public Relations
Christine Dardet, APR, 954-753-5038 office
chris@dardetpr.com
or
National Council on Aging
Georgiana Bloom, 202-609-6935
georgiana.bloom@ncoa.org
or
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Cameron Associates Investor Relations
Al Palombo, 212-554-5488
al@cameronassoc.com

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