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Centene (NYSE: CNC) / Sunshine Health announced a $410,000 investment on Nov 19, 2025 to address food insecurity in Florida.

The package includes $300,000 in emergency funding to Farm Share to distribute at least 125,000 pounds of food (over 104,000 meals) and $110,000 allocated to local organizations across every Florida Medicaid region. The effort is part of a broader $1.5 million Centene Foundation commitment to food banks nationwide and follows Centene's $77.1 million investment in food security in 2024.

Buckeye Health Plan and the Centene Foundation (Centene Corporation, NYSE: CNC) announced a combined $200,000 investment to the Ohio Association of Food Banks to strengthen local food resources across Ohio.

The investment is part of a $1.5 million Centene Foundation commitment nationwide and follows broader Centene nutrition work, including $77.1 million invested in 2024 and nutrition programs in more than 95% of its Medicaid plans. The release cites USDA figures: 47.4 million people face food insecurity nationally, including 13.8 million children; in Ohio about 1.4 million people (≈12% of the state) receive SNAP benefits across 723,870 households.

Wellcare (NYSE: CNC) announced its 2026 Medicare offerings, expanding Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states and continuing Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) to over 8 million members nationwide. The company added 51 counties across eight states and will launch the first phase of an enhanced integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) model across eight states, with the transition of existing Medicare‑Medicaid Plans (MMPs) to integrated D-SNPs effective Jan 1, 2026.

Notable benefits include the Wellcare Spendables® card, a network of >60,000 pharmacies, an insulin cap of $35 or 25% (whichever is lower), $0 copays for many preventive services, and two PDP products (Classic and Value Script) offered in all regions.

Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC) announced its flagship Crawford Project was referred to the Government of Canada's Major Projects Office following an announcement on November 13, 2025.

The company said referral aims to accelerate permitting and financing to target construction by end of 2026. Crawford is north of Timmins with direct access to power, road and rail, co-developed with First Nations partners, and advances one of the world's largest nickel reserves while producing nickel, cobalt and North America's only domestic chromium source.

An independent economic assessment estimates $70 billion GDP over the life of the mine and roughly 185,000 person-years of employment, including about 1,000 full-time and 3,000 indirect roles.

Health Net (NYSE: CNC) renewed a $1 million grant to LA Family Housing on Nov 13, 2025, marking a second consecutive year and representing a $2 million investment total in the partnership.

The funding supports LAFH's Housing Location program in Los Angeles County SPA 2, expands whole-person care infrastructure, and aims to increase access to permanent affordable housing and supportive services.

Reported outcomes from prior funding: LAFH acquired 458 housing units (183% of its 250–300 target) and engaged 190 landlords (146% of target). Planned activities include engaging 35 additional property partners, hosting 12 housing events, and aiming to place 250 individuals into permanent homes.

Health Net (NYSE: CNC) awarded a $100,000 grant to Sacramento County Office of Education on Nov. 12, 2025 to fund youth behavioral-health initiatives. The grant splits into $50,000 for a Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Convening (held Oct. 15) that engaged 117 students, educators, and partners, and $50,000 to develop a web-based Behavioral Health Workforce Map clarifying education-to-career pathways in Sacramento County.

The programs are co-designed with youth leaders, schools, and community groups and align with Health Net's reported commitment of $247 million to community-based organizations from 2020–2025.

Wellcare (NYSE:CNC) announced its 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period in Florida running Oct. 15, 2025–Dec. 7, 2025, with coverage effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Key plan facts: MA plans will be available to >51 million beneficiaries across 32 states (>75% eligible; >1,850 counties); Wellcare added 51 counties for 2026. PDPs continue nationwide with 68 PDPs across 34 regions. Benefits include a Wellcare Spendables card accepted at >66,000 retailers, a pharmacy network of >60,000 locations, Express Scripts home delivery, insulin cost caps at $35 or 25%, Part D out-of-pocket cap of $2,100, $0 primary care copays, and digital behavioral health 24/7.

Wellcare (NYSE: CNC) announced its 2026 Medicare offerings, expanding Medicare Advantage (MA) to more than 51 million beneficiaries in 32 states and continuing Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) to over 8 million members nationwide. The company added 51 counties across eight states and will transition certain Medicare‑Medicaid Plans (MMPs) into integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D‑SNPs), with the first phase effective Jan 1, 2026.

Highlights include the Wellcare Spendables® card at ~66,000 retailers, integrated rewards, $0 or low PCP copays, capped insulin costs ($35 or 25% rule), and PDP options with 68 PDPs across 34 regions.

Wellcare (NYSE: CNC) will offer Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans in 205 Texas counties for 2026, with coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026 for enrollments completed by Dec. 7, 2025. The company will launch an integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align HMO D-SNP) in Dallas and Hidalgo counties as part of a transition from Medicare-Medicaid Plans to D-SNPs effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Wellcare said it will serve more than 51 million beneficiaries across 32 states (about 75% of eligible beneficiaries), added 51 counties to its footprint, and highlights benefits such as the Wellcare Spendables card (usable at 66,000+ retailers), a ~60,000 pharmacy network, insulin cost caps, and Part D protections.