ST. LOUIS, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that the California Department of Health Care Services has selected its subsidiary, Health Net Community Solutions (Health Net), to provide managed dental health care services to beneficiaries of Medi-Cal, the State's Medicaid program, in Los Angeles and Sacramento counties. The new 54-month contract is expected to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Partnership aims to improve access to doula care and address the cultural needs of Medicaid members during pregnancy and postpartum

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), has partnered with Mae, a culturally responsive digital solution built to address the specific clinical, social and cultural needs of underserved expectant mothers, to provide supplementary support for the maternal health needs of all eligible pregnant and postpartum members. Mae will connect Meridian's Medicaid members with its growing network of over 50 Michigan-based doulas for virtual and in-person emotional support, labor education, advocacy, lactation support and postpartum management.

Health Net Assisting Members During State of Emergency

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino 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 assist members affected by the Bridge and Airport fires. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.

The extra benefits are in addition to regular Medicaid and CHIP coverage, helping support low-income individuals and families across the state.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it invested $43.3 million in extra Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits from 2019 through 2023. Known as Value-added Services, the extra benefits help provide additional support for low-income families and individuals across all 254 Texas counties.

Recognition Marks Third Consecutive Year of Centene's Annual Ranking

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that it has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Health Care 2024™ in the Large Company category, for the third consecutive year.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it will present at the Bank of America 2024 Global Healthcare Conference in London. Centene will present on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 5:50 am EDT /10:50 am BST. A simultaneous live audio webcast will be available at: https://bofa.veracast.com/webcasts/bofa/globalhealthcareuk2024/x1aRN0.cfm.

A webcast replay will be available following the presentation on Centene's website, www.centene.com, under the Investors section.

Funding will Support Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence Across the State

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a Medicaid health plan and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, announced today a $100,000 donation available to nine Family Justice Centers across North Carolina. These funds will support Camp HOPE America, a week-long overnight camp specially designed for youth impacted by domestic violence and trauma.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its Iowa-based subsidiary, Iowa Total Care, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue providing Medicaid managed care services under the Iowa Health Link program. The Iowa Health Link program administers Iowa Medicaid, the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan and Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki), to eligible adults, children and pregnant women statewide. The four-year contract is expected to begin July 1, 2025, with a possible two-year extension.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it will present at the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference.

Centene will present on Wednesday, September 4 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). A simultaneous live audio webcast will be available at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1683335&tp_key=ee7495a9c5&tp_special=8.

A webcast replay will be available following the presentation on Centene's website, www.centene.com, under the Investors section.

With Second Pharmacy Relocation This Year, AcariaHealth Emphasizes Commitment to Enhancing Patient Care, Empowering Employees, and Engaging Community

DETROIT, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcariaHealth, a national specialty pharmacy focused on improving care and outcomes for patients living with complex medical conditions and a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), announced the relocation of its Homescripts pharmacy, a national leader in free goods service supporting patient medication access and adherence, to Shelby Township, Michigan. This new, nearly 33,000 square foot Detroit-area facility will provide ample space for business and pharmacy operations.

The Health Plans Have Launched a New Care Coordination Model for Their 85,000+ Members Who Lack Stable Housing 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net announced a $90 million commitment over five years to ensure people who are experiencing homelessness get the preventive and coordinated, whole-person care they need, in addition to access to specialty care and other medically necessary services. L.A. Care developed two complimentary programs — the L.A. County Field Medicine Program (Field Medicine Program) and the Skid Row Care Collaborative — and in collaboration with Health Net, launched both in July. Together, the programs could assist approximately 85,000 Angelenos.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company") announced today that it has appointed Thomas R. Greco to the Centene Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2024. Mr. Greco's term will run through the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The appointment of Mr. Greco expands Centene's Board of Directors to 11 members.

Mr. Greco is a seasoned operator and executive who brings more than four decades of public company leadership and expertise to Centene. Over the course of his career, he has implemented growth strategies and fostered talent development and diversity for consumer-focused companies. He most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a Raleigh-based automotive parts retailer, from 2016 to 2023. Prior to his tenure at Advance Auto Parts, Mr. Greco spent three decades in roles of increasing responsibility at PepsiCo before becoming CEO of Frito-Lay North America in 2011.

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

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 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.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its original founding in 1999 by Dr. Elena Rios, MD, and Joe Ivy Buofford, MD, under a Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and most recent support by Centene Foundation and Centene/Health Net, the NHHF Leadership Fellowship continues to uplift Hispanic physicians with the ultimate goal of improving the health of all Americans.

ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana"), together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities ("the Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Collaborative Health Systems ("CHS"), a management services organization serving more than 129,000 beneficiaries across 17 states and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("Centene"), a leading healthcare enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it serves. The acquisition facilitates the expansion of both Astrana's and CHS' payer-agnostic care delivery capabilities, which serve members across all lines of business, and further empower CHS' providers in the delivery of care to the communities it serves. Astrana and Centene also share a mutual commitment to providing high-quality and coordinated care to members and will continue to work together to expand the scope of their existing value-based partnerships in order to advance that joint mission.

The New Facility is the Sixth Welcome Room to Open in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), the Medicaid brand and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today the grand opening of a new WellCare Welcome Room in Raleigh, a space to helps assist members about health plans and benefits, speak to WellCare representatives and access other healthcare resources.

This award recognizes Health Net's impact and commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments for all employees.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation, announced today that it is recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey included over 29,000 LGBTQ+ employees with over 205,000 company reviews.

RALEIGH, N.C., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) has received Health Equity Accreditation Status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Originally mandated for completion by mid-year 2025, WellCare achieved this milestone in mid-year 2024, showcasing its strong commitment to health equity.

Expanded Eligibility Will Provide Access to High Quality, Affordable Health Insurance for Over 100,000 More New Yorkers

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSC: CNC), announced its commitment to educate the public about the increased eligibility of the Essential Plan, which aims to bridge the gap for those who may not qualify for Medicaid Managed Care but still need access to quality, low-cost health insurance. Expanded eligibility now makes the program available to more than 100,000 more New Yorkers.

Health Net Assisting Members During State of Emergency

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Butte County, Health Net, one of California's most experienced managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation, is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the Thompson Fire. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.