Timeline — Centene
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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 .
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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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