CENTENE SUBSIDIARY SILVERSUMMIT HEALTHPLAN AWARDED NEVADA MEDICAID CONTRACT

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Centene (NYSE: CNC) announced that its Nevada subsidiary, SilverSummit Healthplan, has been awarded a five-year Medicaid managed care contract by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, starting January 1, 2026, with a possible two-year extension.

The contract marks a significant expansion of Medicaid Managed Care into rural and frontier service areas that were previously fee-for-service. SilverSummit, serving Nevada since 2017 with over 100,000 members, will provide comprehensive services including primary care, telehealth, pharmacy, maternal and behavioral health services.

Additionally, Ambetter from SilverSummit HealthPlan was selected as one of three providers for Nevada's marketplace public option, the Battle Born State Plan (BBSP). This five-year contract, also beginning January 1, 2026, with a potential two-year extension, is expected to serve 16,000 individuals in its first year.

ST. LOUIS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its Nevada subsidiary, SilverSummit Healthplan, Inc. (SilverSummit), has been selected by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to provide services for its Medicaid managed care program. For the first time the program will include expansion of Medicaid Managed Care into rural and frontier service areas, communities that were previously fee-for-service. Subject to state approval, the five-year contract is expected to begin January 1, 2026, with a possible two-year extension. 

"We're grateful for the opportunity to help expand access to affordable, quality healthcare in Nevada, and we're looking forward to building upon our existing provider and community partnerships in the state to deliver local solutions to Medicaid members," said Chief Executive Officer of Centene, Sarah London. "It's an honor to be entrusted with this important work that is consistent with our mission to transform the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time."

SilverSummit Healthplan has served Nevada Medicaid members since 2017 and currently serves over 100,000 members. Starting January 1, 2026, SilverSummit will continue to serve Medicaid members providing managed care services including primary care, telehealth, pharmacy, maternal and behavioral health, while expanding provider networks and empowering local care organizations to reach Nevadans in rural and frontier counties. 

"Since being awarded the Nevada Medicaid contract in 2017, SilverSummit has worked diligently to meet our mission of helping our Nevadan members live healthier lives," said SilverSummit Healthplan President and CEO, Eric Schmacker. "Reaching urban, rural and frontier residents requires thoughtful, comprehensive healthcare solutions, and we are honored to be selected to continue our commitment to the State, our community partners and especially our members." 

Ambetter from SilverSummit HealthPlan, SilverSummit's marketplace offering, was also one of three bidders selected by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for its marketplace public option, the Battle Born State Plan (BBSP). Effective January 1, 2026, the five-year contract includes a potential two-year extension and is expected to cover 16,000 individuals in the first year. 

About Centene Corporation 
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. 

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About SilverSummit Healthplan 

SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit) is a managed care plan that provides Medicaid and marketplace health insurance to the people of Nevada. Established in 2017, SilverSummit exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. SilverSummit is a Centene Corporation company. For more information, visit www.silversummithealthplan.com.

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FAQ

What is the duration of SilverSummit's new Nevada Medicaid contract?

The contract is for five years starting January 1, 2026, with a possible two-year extension.

How many members does SilverSummit Healthplan currently serve in Nevada?

SilverSummit Healthplan currently serves over 100,000 Medicaid members in Nevada.

What new areas will CNC's SilverSummit cover under the 2026 Nevada contract?

The contract expands Medicaid Managed Care into rural and frontier service areas that were previously fee-for-service.

What services will SilverSummit provide under the new Nevada Medicaid contract?

SilverSummit will provide primary care, telehealth, pharmacy, maternal and behavioral health services, while expanding provider networks.

How many individuals is the Battle Born State Plan expected to cover in its first year?

The Battle Born State Plan is expected to cover 16,000 individuals in its first year, starting January 1, 2026.