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) 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.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) reported 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Feb 6, 2026. Full-year 2025 GAAP diluted loss per share $(13.53) (driven by a $6.7B goodwill impairment); adjusted diluted EPS $2.08. Total 2025 revenues were $174.6B for premium and service revenues.
Centene expects full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS >$3.00, GAAP EPS >$1.98, HBR 90.9–91.7%, and premium and service revenues of $170–174B.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation awarded a $2.2 million grant to Safer Foundation to buy and renovate a 23-unit apartment building at 146-150 N. Central Ave in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood.
Renovations include roofing, HVAC, electrical, lead remediation, kitchens, bathrooms and security upgrades; units (15 one-bed, four two-bed, four three-bed) are expected ready for occupancy in 2026 and some will be reserved for justice-involved residents.
WellCare of Kentucky (NYSE: CNC) and the Centene Foundation donated $145,000 to multiple Kentucky food pantries to address rising food insecurity. The funds support statewide partners and local Food is Medicine programs, complementing a broader $1.5 million Centene Foundation commitment and citing Feeding America data (≈280,000 people, 18.2%).
Superior HealthPlan (NYSE: CNC) designated CommUnityCare Health Centers and Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller and Cedar Park as the 12th and 13th Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas, and the first in Austin.
Launched in 2017, the program requires meeting more than 30 criteria across quality, program processes, and staff. CommUnityCare served 143,000 patients in 2024 and earned a Silver Badge (top 20%) for clinical quality; Dell Children's is affiliated with UT Health Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center.
Tuesday Health and Buckeye Health Plan (NYSE: CNC) launched a palliative care partnership on January 1, 2026 to deliver in-person and virtual interdisciplinary palliative care across Ohio. Eligible Buckeye members gain access to nurses, social workers, nurse practitioners and physicians, 24/7 clinician access, caregiver support and coordination with existing providers. The program targets reduced avoidable hospital and emergency visits and expands Tuesday Health's presence in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care and dual-eligible plans.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) will release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026 and host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day.
Investors can join by phone (U.S./Canada 1-877-883-0383; international +1-412-902-6506; Elite Entry Number 2815529) or via live audio webcast at www.centene.com under Investors. A webcast replay will be available for 12 months until Feb 9, 2027, and a digital audio playback is available until 9:00 a.m. ET on Feb 13, 2026 (access code 3210284).
Cityblock Health and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Centene) (NYSE: CNC) announced a partnership on Jan 7, 2026 to deliver community-based, value-focused care to 10,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across 17 Illinois counties in the greater Springfield and St. Louis Metro East areas.
The agreement expands Centene–Cityblock collaboration (their fourth regional partnership) and deploys Cityblock's 24/7 wrap-around services spanning primary and urgent care extension, behavioral health, social care, clinical pharmacy, care management, and support services to complement Meridian's provider network.