ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2000--You are invited to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of third quarter earnings by HealthExtras, Inc. (NASDAQ:HLEX).

The conference call will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

To participate in the conference call, you should dial 800/811-8830 five to ten minutes before the scheduled start time and request to be connected to the HealthExtras,Inc. conference call.

Representing the Company in the conference call will be:

• David T. Blair - Chief Executive Officer

• Michael Donovan - Chief Financial Officer

• Marshall J. Coleman - Chief Marketing Officer

Brief opening remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The Company's third quarter earnings will be released on October 25, at the market's close.

The Company's conference call will be replayed from 10/25 until 11/01. For the replay please dial 888/203-1112 and enter code: 570577.

The Company thanks you for your interest in HealthExtras, Inc., and looks forward to your participation in the conference call.

About HealthExtras

HealthExtras is a leading provider of health and disability insurance. Through its web site www.healthextras.com, employee benefit plans, and other direct channels, HealthExtras offers individuals, small businesses and employer groups customizable and affordable health and disability insurance.

The Company has strategic relationships with UnumProvident Corporation, The National Federation of Independent Businesses, many of the most highly recognized credit card issuing banks, and Internet-only sites such as FreeAgent.com, SimplyHealth.com, Quotesmith.com, and Onvia.com.

The Company also has an exclusive relationship with actor and advocate Christopher Reeve to help develop and promote its programs. Founded in 1997, HealthExtras is located in Rockville, Maryland and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HLEX.

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