Health Net Assisting Members During State of Emergency

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is providing special assistance to members affected by the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.

MHS Serves supports the advancement of programs and innovations to improve health equity efforts statewide.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MHS Serves, a health equity program from Managed Health Services (MHS), a managed care entity that has been proudly serving the state of Indiana for over 25 years and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), announced today the next funding opportunity for community organizations focused around youth mental health. This new partnership opportunity, Youth Mental Health Empowerment Program, will support the expansion or enhancement of current programs, services, initiatives, and resources that directly address youth access to healthcare, mental health, and trauma-informed care. In collaboration with Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) and Black Onyx Management, MHS Serves will aim to make an impact for historically underserved populations in accessing mental health resources.

Health Net Assisting Members During State of Emergency

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in California, Health Net, one of the state's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is providing special assistance to members affected by the Bird Flu. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.

The funding will help address the mental health needs of local children and youth. 

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today that National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso has been awarded a $25,000 grant in recognition of Superior's 25-year anniversary celebration. The funding will be used to help support the mental health needs of children and youth in the El Paso area. 

-- 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of greater than $7.25 --

-- Reaffirms 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $6.80 --

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today will host its investor day to outline its 2025 financial guidance.

"Centene is a mission driven organization, dedicated to delivering high quality outcomes for more than 28 million members, many of whom are among the nation's most medically complex and historically underserved populations. Over the last three years we improved our core operations and invested in the experience of our customers and providers, all while delivering on our financial commitments," said Chief Executive Officer of Centene, Sarah M. London. "This morning, we are reiterating our 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $6.80. Additionally, we issued 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $7.25, representing more than 6% year-over-year growth."

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced that, in the wake of the tragic loss of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson, Centene's Investor Day will now be hosted virtually. The program will be webcast during the previously scheduled date and time – Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

"All of us at Centene are deeply saddened by Brian Thompson's death and want to express our support for all of those affected. Health insurance is a big industry and a small community; many members of the CenTeam crossed paths with Brian during their careers," said Centene Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London. "He was a person with a deep sense of empathy and clear passion for improving access to care. Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time."

Three-year partnership to increase value-based payment model adoption and improve maternal and child health outcomes in community health centers, impacting up to 1 in 5 Medicaid members

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centene Foundation ("The Foundation"), the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation ("Centene") [NYSE: CNC], a healthcare enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it serves, today announced it has made a commitment to enter into a partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers ("NACHC"), a leading advocacy organization advancing community-based care, to strengthen Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide. The Foundation will invest $3 million over three years to enhance value-based care adoption and improve maternal child health outcomes in CHCs.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced that it will host an investor day on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The event can be accessed via a live webcast on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section, or directly via the following link at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1700085&tp_key=eac9720ef1. A webcast replay will be available for on-demand listening shortly following the completion of the call for the next 12 months at the aforementioned URL.

$500,000 grant from Meridian will support $2.5 million in lending power to fuel growth and community development

CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE:CNC), today announced its support of Liberty Bank and Trust's small business loan program to offer loans to small businesses, including diverse and minority-owned, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Under the partnership, Meridian has granted $500,000 in seed funding to Liberty's Lighting Loan Program to support $2.5 million in lending power to minority owned or led small businesses based in Illinois. Businesses may qualify for funding following a fast application process in as little as 48 hours.

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, Florida's largest managed care organization and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), announced today Charlene Zein has been named Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2024.

Zein has nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including various leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility at Sunshine Health since joining in 2019. She most recently served as Sunshine Health Chief Product President, where she had oversight of all of Sunshine Health's Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare products.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its subsidiary, Buckeye Health Plan (Buckeye), has been selected by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) to continue providing Medicare and Medicaid services for dually eligible individuals through a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (FIDE SNP). FIDE SNPs fully integrate care for dually eligible beneficiaries under a single managed care organization, allowing enrollees to receive all of their medical, behavioral and long-term services and supports through one plan.

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcariaHealth, a leading national specialty pharmacy and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), secured several recognitions during the 2024 National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Annual Meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee, October 6-9.

"The honors we received at the conference underscore our commitment to advancing specialty pharmacy and transforming the lives of the patients we serve through compassionate care," said Jessica Ciccolella-Kahl, Chief Executive Officer of AcariaHealth. "Our success is driven by the passion and innovation of our team."

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it has been named to the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Large Workplaces for Women™ list for the second consecutive year. Ranking 66 out of 100 large companies, the list recognizes Centene for supporting employee well-being, fairness in compensation, and providing women in the workplace with ample opportunities for growth.

Grants enable physicians to implement critical Department of Healthcare Services' Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) Directed Payment Program

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced the awarding of $2 million in grants to 47 independent physician practices throughout California.

The funding is made available through a quarterly program open to community-based organizations and providers across Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has announced the latest recipients of its quarterly community and provider grant program. The funding is targeted to address the needs of low-income neighborhoods and communities in Texas.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with a range of health insurance solutions, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a $75,000 investment in the recruitment, training, and retention of foster and adoptive families. This funding allows the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to continue to grow the Foster Parent Mentoring Program.

Donation will aid community-based organizations in regions heavily impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization serving Georgians through diverse health insurance solutions and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced $100,000 in donations to support hurricane relief efforts in Georgia following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its subsidiary, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Inc. ("Meridian"), has been selected by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide highly integrated Medicare and Medicaid services for dually eligible Michiganders through a Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE SNP). The plan will launch on Jan. 1, 2026, when Michigan's MI Health Link pilot program transitions from a Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) to MI Coordinated Health, a HIDE SNP in coordination with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it will release its 2024 third quarter financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 25, 2024, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to review the results.

Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 in the U.S. and Canada; +1-412-902-6506 from abroad, including the following Elite Entry Number: 1267976 to expedite caller registration; or via a live, audio webcast on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section. 

California residents will have access to a variety of affordable plans from Ambetter from Health Net during open enrollment beginning Nov. 1

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Health Net, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through Covered California, the State Based Exchange, will offer Californians a variety of affordable health insurance plans in plan year 2025. Open enrollment for Covered California runs from Nov. 1, 2024, through Jan. 31, 2025. Enroll by Dec. 31, 2024, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2025, for coverage starting Feb. 1, 2025.