Centene
Signals mentioning Centene, WellCare.
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Centene, Oscar, UnitedHealthcare sidle into some new counties in 2027 ACA plans
The major insurers are entering new Affordable Care Act markets as others are leaving the exchanges en masse, though in the cases of Centene and UnitedHealthcare, county additions paper over larger state exits.
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Centene, Oscar Health outline 2027 ACA marketplace plans
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces begins on Nov. 1, and with more turbulence on deck, insurers are offering a look at their plans for the coming year.
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Centene to leave Hawaii Medicaid program in 2027
Centene’s ‘Ohana Health Plan is leaving Hawaii’s Medicaid managed care program, QUEST, on Dec. 31, according to a Sept. 1 letter to plan members. Centene also did not bid on the contract for Community Care Services, a behavioral health managed care program. Centene’s work under this contract ends Oct. 31, according to a statement shared […] The post Centene to leave Hawaii Medicaid program in 2027 appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene to expand CHOICE program to its Ohio, Oklahoma employees
Centene is expanding Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangements, formerly known as individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, to all of its Ohio and Oklahoma employees in plan year 2027. An Oct. 16 news release said the development builds on the company’s CHOICE rollout to Indiana-based employees in 2026. “Our experience in Indiana has […] The post Centene to expand CHOICE program to its Ohio, Oklahoma employees appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer Ne...
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Centene unveils national provider gold card program
Centene is aiming to simplify the prior authorization process with the launch of a new nationwide gold card program.
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Centene joins insurers waiving prior authorizations for top providers
Centene is the latest insurer to adopt a gold card program as states and the Trump administration push for prior authorization reform.
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Centene to roll out gold card program to more than 160,000 providers
Centene will launch its National Performance-Based Gold Card Program in November. Gold carding aims to streamline prior authorization, reducing requirements for trusted providers. The program will first be available to more than 160,000 qualifying providers across the country for some outpatient services. Eligibility is determined by approval history, documentation quality, medical policy compliance and adherence […] The post Centene to roll out gold card program to more than 160,000 provider...
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Centene to launch CHOICE options in 4 more states
Centene is launching Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense arrangements, recently rebranded from individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, in four more states in 2027. Ambetter Health Solutions President Alan Silver told Becker’s Oct. 8 that the expansion includes Alabama, Iowa, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. The company currently offers plans designed for CHOICE in 13 […] The post Centene to launch CHOICE options in 4 more states appeared first on Becker's Payer Iss...
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Florida court orders expungement of grand jury report on $10M Centene donation
A Florida appellate court ruled Oct. 7 to expunge a grand jury report regarding a $10 million Centene donation to the Hope Florida Foundation, tied to Florida’s first lady, Casey DeSantis. Florida prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into the donation, which was part of a broader $67 million settlement in 2024 to resolve allegations of […] The post Florida court orders expungement of grand jury report on $10M Centene donation appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Molina assumes $6B Florida Medicaid, CHIP special contract
Molina Healthcare took over the contract for a specialized Florida Medicaid and CHIP plan, previously managed by Centene’s Sunshine Health, on Oct. 1. Molina first announced it had secured the contract in November 2025, but the start date had not been confirmed. At the time, Molina expected to serve roughly 120,000 enrollees of the Title […] The post Molina assumes $6B Florida Medicaid, CHIP special contract appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Centene + Molina Healthcare · 14 signals · last 30 days -
Some mental health providers hoping to serve Lane County's Oregon Health Plan members say they’re facing barriers
Some mental health providers hoping to serve Lane County's Oregon Health Plan members say they’re facing barriers Several providers said they faced contract issues with Trillium, a subsidiary of the Centene Corporation that administers the state's Medicaid program in Lane County Joanne Zuhl Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:15 At Aspire Wellness, a new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Springfield, there are sensory rooms, classrooms for group therapy and ample space for walk-ins. Aspire will serve a...
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Centene executive exits pile up in 2026
In 2026, Centene’s leadership has turned over at many levels, from state health plan executives to the C-suite. The insurer ended 2025 with a 91.9% medical loss ratio and a $6.7 billion loss. That loss was mainly driven by a $6.7 billion non-cash goodwill impairment, spurred by HR 1 and a drop in the company’s […] The post Centene executive exits pile up in 2026 appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene hires AI ethicist
Centene has hired Steven Kelts for the role of AI ethicist, he announced in a September LinkedIn post. In the new role, Mr. Kelts said he is implementing ethical decision-making frameworks across the insurer’s workforce of more than 60,000 employees and is working with a team to build AI governance standards. “AI will spark a […] The post Centene hires AI ethicist appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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President of Centene’s WellCare of North Carolina departs
Troy Hildreth has left his role as president of WellCare of North Carolina. Under Centene, WellCare of North Carolina was the state’s brand for government-backed plans. In a LinkedIn post, Mr. Hildreth said he worked for Centene and the brand for more than 20 years. He is shifting his focus to advisory, board and consulting […] The post President of Centene’s WellCare of North Carolina departs appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
It looks like another round of health insurance premium increases for millions of Floridians who get their insurance through the federal health care makretplaces. Twelve Affordable Care Act participating insurers submitted for rate increases in the coming year, data published by KFF show. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida filed for the largest increase, 39.14%. By contrast, Centene […]
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Centene’s Health Net to exit commercial group market in California, Oregon
Centene subsidiary Health Net is pulling out of the commercial employer group market in California and Oregon, the company confirmed to Becker’s. “Health Net has made the decision to exit the traditional commercial group business in California and Oregon in order to focus on government sponsored healthcare,” a spokesperson for the insurer said in a […] The post Centene’s Health Net to exit commercial group market in California, Oregon appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene names new CIO
Centene has named Bradley Bolivar as its new chief information officer, effective Aug. 31. Mr. Bolivar previously served as CIO at Fannie Mae, where he led enterprise technology strategy across application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence and workplace technology. He has also held leadership roles at Warner Bros. Entertainment. He succeeds Brian LeClaire, who […] The post Centene names new CIO appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene taps Fannie Mae executive as CIO
Bradley Bolivar is taking the reins of Centene’s IT strategy as artificial intelligence drives a sea change for how insurers do business.
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$10M from Florida’s Centene Medicaid settlement misappropriated by DeSantis administration: Report
A state grand jury determined that $10 million from a Centene Medicaid settlement was “misappropriated” under Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, according to a Jan. 28 sealed document obtained by CBS News Miami. Despite the findings, the document said the grand jury lacked evidence to bring criminal charges. The settlement stemmed from claims of […] The post $10M from Florida’s Centene Medicaid settlement misappropriated by DeSantis administration: Report appeared first on...
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Centene to cut some Medicare Advantage plans, exit 3 states
Centene's strategy could cost it about one-third of its Medicare Advantage membership.
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Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System is no longer accepting some new patients with government-backed health coverage, according to since-removed notices on its website. An archived webpage shows how Mount Sinai stopped accepting new patients with Centene’s Fidelis Care Medicaid, exchange and Medicare Advantage coverage, as well as Wellcare Medicare Advantage coverage, as of Aug. 1. […] The post Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans appeare...
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Centene’s Health Net taps CEO from Nevada health plan
Centene’s Health Net named Eric Schmacker as plan president and CEO. Mr. Schmacker most recently held the same role at Silver Summit Health Plan, another Centene plan in Nevada, a LinkedIn announcement said. Leading up to his official appointment, he has been Health Net’s interim plan president and CEO. Before Centene, Mr. Schmacker held executive […] The post Centene’s Health Net taps CEO from Nevada health plan appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene’s Health Net to end assisted living transition service for Medi-Cal members
Centene’s Health Net is rolling back an assisted living transition service for Medi-Cal members, a health plan spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s on Aug. 18. Through the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative — a multiyear transformation plan for the state’s Medicaid program — Community Supports are optional services to address health-related social needs. For example, […] The post Centene’s Health Net to end assisted living transition service for Medi-Cal members appeared fi...
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Centene CFO to step down, replacement named
Centene CFO Drew Asher is stepping down at the end of 2026. According to an Aug. 17 news release, Mr. Asher will retire at the end of 2027, staying with the company next year to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Asher assumed the CFO role in 2021. He was the company’s second-highest-paid executive in 2025, […] The post Centene CFO to step down, replacement named appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Centene CFO to step down at year end
Chris Neczypor, the finance chief at Lincoln Financial, will succeed Drew Asher on Jan. 1. Asher plans to retire at the end of 2027.
CenteneCentene · 13 signals · last 30 days