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.
MHS Health Wisconsin (NYSE:CNC) earned a 4.5-Star NCQA rating and ranks among the top 14 Medicaid plans nationwide in NCQA's 2025 Health Plan Ratings. It is the only Medicaid HMO in Wisconsin with this distinction and the highest rating received by a Wisconsin Medicaid HMO in more than five years. The NCQA score reflects assessed areas including clinical quality, member experience, and health outcomes. MHS Health highlighted its focus on prevention, chronic condition management, culturally responsive services, community partnerships, and four decades of serving Wisconsin families.
Health Net and Centene Foundation (NYSE: CNC) have announced a $7 million partnership investment to support The Wesley Azusa Housing & Health Program in Los Angeles County. The initiative will establish a 27,300 square-foot residential care facility with 96 beds, specifically designed for unhoused individuals over 55 with ongoing medical needs.
The facility, located at 204 W. Paramount Street, will provide comprehensive services including primary medical care, mental health services, substance use counseling, on-site nutrition, and case management. Set to open in 2026, the program will collaborate with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and other partners to identify and assist homeless clients.
This initiative builds on Health Net's track record of community investment, having committed over $158 million to community-based organizations from 2017 to 2024.
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) has scheduled its 2025 third quarter financial results announcement for October 29, 2025. The company will release results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can participate via phone by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-412-902-6506 (international) with Elite Entry Number 0266211. Alternatively, they can access the audio webcast on Centene's website. The webcast replay will be available for 12 months, while a digital audio playback will be accessible until November 5, 2025.
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.