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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.
Health Net (NYSE: CNC) awarded $31.25 million in grants to develop 10 housing projects across Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, funding at least 900 new affordable units in 2026. The grants represent 84% of a planned $37 million investment for 2026, with nearly $5.75 million remaining for additional projects. Since 2020, Health Net has committed $93 million to housing and homelessness initiatives. Projects include LA4LA Guarantee Tool ($10.0M), The People Concern Fountain Apartments ($3.7M) and multiple Mutual Housing and county trust developments.
Superior HealthPlan (NYSE: CNC) is accepting applications for its annual community grant program, awarding $10,000 each to 10 Texas organizations for a $100,000 total. Applications are due March 31, 2026 and funding will be distributed in April 2026.
Grants target housing stability, food security, and health care access for Medicaid populations; since 2018 Superior has provided over $1.3 million through this program. Eligible groups must be Texas-based, serve Medicaid recipients, meet documentation requirements by April 30, and complete a follow-up by December 15, 2026.
WellCare of Kentucky (NYSE: CNC) supported National No One Eats Alone Day on Feb. 26, 2026, providing free Belonging Boxes, curriculum, and art materials to 151 Kentucky schools so 64,000 students could participate.
The initiative, funded via the Centene Foundation, aims to reduce student social isolation and promote peer connection.
Health Net (NYSE: CNC) announced it invested more than $284 million from 2020–2025 to fund community-based programs expanding medical, behavioral, nutritional and social services for Medi-Cal members across California. Key investments include homelessness housing leases, statewide affordable housing development, food bank grants, mobile clinics, doula programs, and medically tailored meals.
Initiatives cited: a $34 million Los Angeles homelessness collaboration (up to 1,900 leases), $37 million for 900+ affordable units statewide, a $1.1 million food-bank grant, $7.2 million for mobile clinics, and delivery of over 1 million medically tailored meals annually.
Superior HealthPlan (NYSE: CNC) released its 2025 community investment report highlighting statewide support in Texas. Superior partnered with 832 nonprofits and schools, held > 2,100 events, and contributed nearly $1.2 million in grants, sponsorships, and funding throughout 2025.
Key programs include a new $16 million Uvalde community health center, the Strong Youth Strong Communities event for 1,000 students, hygiene closet investments totaling $850,000 since 2020, and $200,000 in annual grants to providers and nonprofits.
Coordinated Care (NYSE: CNC) partnered with Seattle Seahawks legend Walter Jones to mark No One Eats Alone Day on February 12 with 6th graders at Illahee Middle School and other Washington schools.
The program reached 35 Washington schools and is part of a national effort involving 5,000 schools, providing free Belonging Boxes with bilingual lesson plans and student activities to foster social connection.
Ambetter Health (NYSE: CNC) celebrated completion of a new kid-designed playground at Southeast Park in Hialeah, built in a single day on January 30, 2026. More than 100 company volunteers partnered with KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah to assemble equipment, landscaping, and seating.
This marks the second collaboration with KABOOM! and Hialeah, following a 2019 build at Bucky Dent Park, and aims to provide safe outdoor recreation and community connection for local children.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) partner Superior HealthPlan and the Centene Foundation are supporting the No One Eats Alone® program in Texas on Feb 11, 2026.
Twenty Texas schools will hold events to address student social isolation; Sandy Hook Promise delivers the NOEA curriculum for grades 5–8 with peer-led lessons, art projects, and leadership units.
Absolute Total Care (CNC) was named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey on Feb 9, 2026.
The award recognizes health plans ranking in the top 5% nationwide for member experience over at least two consecutive years, based on highest overall CAHPS ratings.
Health Net (NYSE: CNC) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame held two community events in Sacramento on Feb. 4, 2026: Salute to Service honoring healthcare workers at WellSpace Health, and Strong Youth, Strong Communities at River City High School engaging more than 2,000 students.
Pro Football Hall of Famers Warren Moon, Fred Biletnikoff, Darrell Green and Iman McFarland joined local leaders to provide recognition, wellness activities, motivational talks, and youth-focused life skills programming. Events highlight Health Net's Medi-Cal focus and ongoing community and military support.