CONSULTANT AGREEMENT



This Agreement is entered into, effective this day of August 9, 2002, by and

between MAXICARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. ("MHP") a Delaware corporation, and Joseph

White (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT").



WHEREAS, MHP desires to contract for the services of a CONSULTANT to assist in

financial matters.



Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual agreements and premises contained

herein, the Parties agree as follows:



1.      Relationship of the Parties



        A.      On an independent contractor basis, CONSULTANT agrees to assist

                MHP in the review of financial accounting matters. CONSULTANT

                agrees to maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with

                all Federal and state laws including HIPAA.



        B.      During the term of this Agreement, MHP shall require CONSULTANT

                to devote such productive time as is reasonably necessary to

                fulfill the obligations of CONSULTANT hereunder. Notwithstanding

                the aforementioned, CONSULTANT is free to devote any additional

                time to other business.



2.      Duties and Responsibilities of CONSULTANT



        During the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall perform under the

        supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of MHP.



3.      Termination of Agreement



        This Agreement shall be terminated upon the occurrence of any of the

        following events:



        A.      Upon the mutual consent of the Parties.



        B.      At MHP's option with or without cause.



4.      Compensation



        As compensation for services rendered by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall

        receive from MHP during the term of this Agreement, $500 per week plus

        $125 per hour for all hours in excess of 4 hours per week within 10

        business days of receiving an invoice from CONSULTANT.



5.      Expenses



        During the term of this Agreement, MHP shall reimburse CONSULTANT for

        reasonable business expenses incurred by CONSULTANT in performing the

        duties under this Consultant Agreement. Authorization for expenses must

        be obtained in advance from the Chief Executive Officer of MHP.



6.      Assignment



        This Agreement is not assignable by either Party without the written

        consent of the other.







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7.      Business Dispute Resolution



        Unless otherwise stated herein, if any claim, dispute, or controversy

        shall arise between the Parties hereto with respect to the making,

        construction, terms, or interpretation of this Agreement or any breach

        thereof, or the rights or obligations of any Party hereto, the claim,

        dispute or controversy shall, in lieu of court action, be submitted to

        mandatory, binding arbitration upon written demand by either Party in

        accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit 1, herein.



8.      Governing Law



        The laws of the State of California shall govern the construction,

        validity, performance and enforcement of this Agreement.



9.      Severability



        If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the

        reminder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and

        effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect

        to particular circumstances, it shall, nevertheless, remain in full

        force and effect in all other circumstances.

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