Exhibit 99.1

Contacts:	Francesca Marraro (media relations)
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	fmarraro@hms.com

HMS HOLDINGS CORP. CFO TO STEP DOWN IN JUNE

IRVING, TX., March 12, 2014—HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMSY) today announced that Walter Hosp, Chief Financial Officer, will step down in June after seven years with the company to pursue other opportunities. The company has initiated a search for his successor and Mr. Hosp has agreed to continue in his role through June 6, 2014 to ensure a smooth transition.

“In the seven years that Walter has been with HMS, he has been instrumental in helping us execute on our strategic priorities, including guiding us through multiple acquisitions that have expanded the breadth of our product and service offerings,” said William C. Lucia, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for his years of service and wish him success in his future endeavors.”

“Being a part of HMS’s transformation into the broadly diversified company that it is today has been professionally rewarding. I am proud of the company’s accomplishments, and wish the team continued success,” said Mr. Hosp.

About HMS Holdings Corp.

HMS Holdings Corp., through its subsidiaries, is the nation’s leader in coordination of benefits and program integrity services for healthcare payers. HMS’s clients include health and human services programs in more than 40 states; commercial payers, including group health plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, more than 150 Medicaid managed care plans, and employers; the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); and Veterans Administration facilities. As a result of the company’s services, clients recovered over $3.0 billion in 2013, and saved billions more through the prevention of erroneous payments.

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