Centene Corporation reports news on its government-sponsored managed care business, including Medicaid, Medicare, individual exchange coverage and Medicare Part D plans. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, EPS guidance, membership by line of business and health-plan subsidiary activity across state markets.
Centene news also includes initiatives from the Centene Foundation and operating companies such as Health Net, Superior HealthPlan, Home State Health, Sunshine Health, Buckeye Health Plan, Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of Kentucky. Recurring themes include affordable housing, medically tailored meals, provider accessibility, workforce development, community health, social services and programs that address drivers of health for managed care members.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) product Ambetter of Illinois will offer Affordable Care Act plans in 25 Illinois counties for plan year 2026 as the state moves to a state-based marketplace, Get Covered Illinois. Open enrollment runs Nov 1, 2025–Jan 15, 2026; enroll by Dec 15, 2025 for coverage effective Jan 1, 2026.
2026 features include full essential health benefits, some plans with dental and vision, 24/7 virtual care, the Ambetter Perks discounts program, and the My Health Pays rewards program with up to $500 in 2026. Enrollment and county map available at ambetterhealth.com/il/renewtoday.
Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health (NYSE: CNC) will offer affordable Health Insurance Marketplace plans to Arizonans in nine counties for plan year 2026. Open enrollment runs Nov 1, 2025–Jan 15, 2026, and applicants must enroll by Dec 15, 2025 for coverage beginning Jan 1, 2026. Plans cover essential health benefits including preventive care, maternity, mental health, prescriptions, and select dental/vision options.
Member services include Ambetter Perks discounts, My Health Pays rewards up to $500 in 2026, support for ICHRA-compatible Ambetter Health Solutions, and 24/7 virtual care. Enrollment and subsidy checks are available online at ambetterhealth.com/en/az.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation (NYSE: CNC) announced a $300,000 donation to support Illinois food pantries on November 6, 2025.
The funds will be distributed across named Illinois food banks and pantries and supplement Meridian programs such as Eat Well, Be Well, Meridian at the Market, and Health Happens Here Grants™ to improve access to nutritious food.
This gift is part of a $1.5 million Centene Foundation commitment nationwide and follows Centene's $77.1 million food security investment in 2024.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) and Superior HealthPlan announced a $400,000 investment on Nov. 6, 2025 to support food security in Texas by funding 9 food banks. The funding targets communities facing heightened need after recent SNAP and WIC disruptions; USDA figures cited include 47.4 million people and 13.8 million children facing food insecurity nationwide. This gift is part of a broader $1.5 million Centene Foundation commitment to food banks and community groups, complementing Centene's 2024 spending of $77.1 million on food-security programs and the company’s nutrition interventions across most Medicaid plans.
Centene (NYSE:CNC) — Wellcare by Health Net announced expanded Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plan availability for 2026, increasing reach to 32 states and more than 51 million beneficiaries across ~1,850 counties, plus 51 new counties in eight markets. Health Net will offer Medicare plans in 13 California counties, including D-SNP and C-SNP options. The release highlights automatic transitions from MMPs to integrated D-SNPs, member onboarding improvements, the Wellcare Spendables® card at >66,000 retailers, and benefit features including insulin cost caps and $0 preventive care copays.
Wellcare (NYSE: CNC) announced its 2026 Medicare offerings, expanding Medicare Advantage (MA) to >51 million beneficiaries across 32 states and adding 51 counties in eight states, while Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) remain available nationwide to more than 8 million members. The company will transition certain Medicare‑Medicaid Plan demonstrations to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D‑SNPs) in five states and continue investments in member experience, digital tools, multilingual onboarding, and integrated benefits like the Wellcare Spendables® card.
Notable plan features include a monthly insulin cap of $35 or 25%, $0 primary care copays on all plans, >60,000 pharmacies in network, and 68 PDPs offered nationwide.
Delaware First Health (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation announced a $500,000 grant initiative to support Delaware community organizations addressing social drivers of health. The program will distribute over $500,000 to multiple nonprofit groups, prioritizing projects focused on housing insecurity and transportation access.
Recipients named include Family Promise of Northern New Castle County, Beebe Medical Foundation, and La Red Health Center. Grants were awarded after a competitive application and review process. For more information, visit the Delaware First Health grants page.
Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky (NYSE: CNC) will offer Affordable Care Act marketplace plans in 108 Kentucky counties for plan year 2026, available during open enrollment from Nov. 1, 2025 through Jan. 15, 2026 with a Dec. 15, 2025 deadline to start coverage on Jan. 1, 2026.
Key 2026 features include full coverage of essential health benefits, some plans with dental and vision, condition-specific Ambetter Health Premier options that provide $0 copays for preferred asthma/COPD medications and select pulmonology services, a My Health Pays rewards program offering up to $500 for healthy activities, and mobile-friendly online enrollment via Kentucky's kynect marketplace at ambetterhealth.com/en/ky/.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary Ambetter from Magnolia Health will offer affordable individual health plans statewide in Mississippi for plan year 2026. Open enrollment runs Nov. 1, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026, with enrollment by Dec. 15, 2025 required for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026. Plans cover essential health benefits, and some include dental and vision. Member benefits for 2026 include My Health Pays rewards up to $500, Ambetter Perks discounts, virtual 24/7 telehealth, and support for Ambetter Health Solutions compatible with ICHRAs.
Consumers can compare plans and enroll online at ambetterhealth.com/en/ms or find local agents at ambetterbrokerms.com.
Ambetter Health (NYSE:CNC) will offer Health Insurance Marketplace plans in 58 Iowa counties for plan year 2026. Open enrollment runs Nov. 1, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026, with Dec. 15, 2025 as the deadline to enroll for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.
2026 benefits include all essential health benefits, some plans with dental and vision, 24/7 virtual care (cost sharing may apply), and the My Health Pays wellness program that lets members earn up to $500 in rewards for healthy activities, usable for premiums, copays, and deductibles (pharmacy copays excluded).