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Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary Sunshine Health has awarded $106,000 in "Get to Know Us" grants to 50 nonprofit organizations across Florida. Each organization received $2,000 to support initiatives addressing health-related social needs including food insecurity, homelessness, and workforce development.

The company's Marketplace product, Ambetter Health, provided additional $2,000 grants to organizations in Orange, Broward, and Hillsborough counties. Notable recipients include Food4Kids, which feeds over 1,400 chronically hungry children, Fresh Start for Florida supporting homeless families, and Maternal Matters Favored focusing on maternal mental health support.

Since 2023, Sunshine Health has contributed over $5 million to support community-based organizations across Florida.

Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) has been recognized in Forbes' inaugural 2025 America's Best Employers for Company Culture™ list, ranking in the top third of 600 employers and among the top 20 in the U.S. insurance sector. The ranking was based on over 200,000 employee survey responses across three components: personal evaluations, public evaluations, and company culture KPIs.

Under CEO Sarah M. London's leadership, Centene's "One CenTeam" culture is driven by core values including accountability, courage, curiosity, trust, and service. The company recently launched the Centene Excellence Awards Program, receiving over 1,900 nominations in three weeks, and maintains a Culture Ambassador program that has engaged more than 4,000 team members across the enterprise.

Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has announced emergency support measures for members and healthcare providers affected by the TCU Lightning Complex Fires in Tuolumne County, California. Following Governor Newsom's State of Emergency declaration, the company is implementing several critical assistance programs.

Key support measures include emergency prescription refills at both network and out-of-network pharmacies, 24/7 behavioral health services, free telehealth appointments, and access to social services through 211. For healthcare providers, Health Net is extending grace periods for notifications, waiving prior authorizations, and allowing out-of-network services when necessary.

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has distributed $15 million in value-based care incentive payments to providers in 2024 for improving health outcomes among its 340,000 Medicaid members.

The company's value-based care model, involving 729 providers and measuring 39 performance metrics, demonstrated significant improvements including a 21% reduction in emergency room visits and 37% lower inpatient readmissions. Providers participating in value-based care contracts achieved up to 34% higher compliance rates in performance measures compared to non-participating providers.

Key improvements were observed in preventive care, with notable increases in well visits, cancer screenings, and chronic care management. The company collaborates with multiple healthcare partners and plans to expand value-based care arrangements in 2026.

PA Health & Wellness, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked among the top 14 Medicaid health plans in the United States by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in its 2025 Health Plan Ratings.

The recognition highlights the company's excellence in clinical quality, member experience, and health outcome improvements. Under Interim CEO Marc Giordano's leadership, PA Health & Wellness serves the Community HealthChoices Program, focusing on long-term services and supports to help individuals maintain independence in their communities.

Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) and its philanthropic arm, the Centene Foundation, along with Carolina Complete Health, have awarded a $1.3 million grant to the North Carolina Clinician and Physician Retention and Well-being (NCCPRW) Consortium. The multi-year initiative aims to address mental health support and combat burnout among healthcare professionals across North Carolina.

The grant comes at a critical time when 64% of physicians report experiencing burnout symptoms at least once weekly. The NCCPRW Consortium, recently established as a 501(c)(3), has already achieved success in revising state licensure language to better protect clinicians seeking mental health support. The initiative involves key partnerships with organizations including the North Carolina Medical Society, Carolina Complete Health, and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation.

Brilliant Corners, in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan (NYSE:CNC) and Health Net, has launched a new grant portal for interim housing providers in Los Angeles County. The Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund will provide grants up to $100,000 to approximately 85 interim housing sites to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities experiencing homelessness.

The initiative represents a $5 million investment through the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP), with applications being accepted from August 27, 2025, through August 31, 2028. Eligible providers include licensed free clinics, FQHCs, public agencies, and 501(c)(3) entities serving Medi-Cal or uninsured clients in Los Angeles County.

AcariaHealth, a specialty pharmacy solutions provider and Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) subsidiary, will host multiple sessions at the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit in Las Vegas from September 2-5, 2025.

The company will lead a pioneering "Reimagine Access" Hackathon featuring themed breakout discussions on healthcare access challenges, including biosimilars, home infusion, and Medicare/Medicaid access. Additionally, AcariaHealth will present an expert panel on biosimilars and market disruption, and a roundtable discussion on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P).

Led by CEO Jessica Ciccolella-Kahl, these sessions demonstrate AcariaHealth's commitment to improving healthcare access through innovation and advocacy in specialty pharmacy services.

Superior HealthPlan, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has participated in 88 back-to-school events across 46 Texas communities, reaching 45,000 people during July and August 2025. The company provided $32,000 in funding to support these initiatives.

A notable highlight was the 24th Annual Wellness Fair in Uvalde, which attracted approximately 3,000 attendees at the new Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) multi-purpose center. The events offered comprehensive support including health checkups, vaccines, school supplies, backpacks, athletic shoes, clothing, and haircuts to help students prepare for the 2025-26 school year.