Superior HealthPlan Recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® in Texas

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Superior HealthPlan (NYSE:CNC), a managed care organization in Texas, has been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® for the sixth consecutive year. The designation is backed by Early Matters Greater Austin, an initiative of United Way for Greater Austin and E3 Alliance.

Superior highlights family-focused benefits including up to 14 weeks fully paid leave for eligible birth parents, remote and hybrid work options used by over 95% of employees, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and health programs offered with Centene.

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Superior's family-friendly policies include workplace flexibility, parental and caregiver leave, and adoption assistance.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced it has been named a Best Place for Working Parents® for a sixth consecutive year. This designation is supported by Early Matters Greater Austin, a joint initiative from United Way for Greater Austin and E3 Alliance.

"Supporting working parents through family-friendly resources, policies, and benefits remains a priority for our organization," said Superior HealthPlan president and CEO, Mitch Wasden. "When we support our employees with meaningful flexibility and family-focused benefits, we're strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality healthcare in communities across Texas."

In 2019, Superior was one of the first organizations in Austin to be recognized as a Family-Friendly Workplace. Ever since, Superior has been named a Best Place for Working Parents®, adding multiple benefits aimed at further supporting employees:

• Parental & Caregiver Leave. Employees have access to up to 8 weeks of paid short-term disability after giving birth. Additionally, new birth or adoptive parents have up to 6 weeks of paid Caregiver Leave. This can also be used for caring for an immediate family member's severe illness. That means those who give birth may combine these benefits for up to 14 weeks of fully-paid time off.
• Workplace Flexibility. Since March 2020, Superior has embraced remote and hybrid work arrangements, allowing employees to work where and how they work best. Today, more than 95% of employees work remotely or in the field.
• Adoption Reimbursement. Full-time employees can be reimbursed for qualified adoption and surrogacy expenses (up to three adoptions per family).
• Healthy Programs. Superior and Centene offer benefits to promote good health, whether it's managing diabetes, addressing joint and muscle pain, or rewarding employees for healthy activities.

To learn more about the designation, visit https://bestplace4workingparents.com/.

About Superior HealthPlan
For more than 25 years, Superior HealthPlan has offered high-quality health care to Texans, and is now a leading managed care company providing services to more than 1.5 million people. Committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,600 employees throughout the state. Since 2020, Superior has contributed $12.3 million in grants, sponsorships and employee giving, helping support low-income communities. Superior is a company of Centene, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.

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FAQ

What recognition did Superior HealthPlan (NYSE:CNC) receive in June 2026?

Superior HealthPlan was named a Best Place for Working Parents® in Texas for the sixth consecutive year. According to the company, this recognition reflects its family-friendly policies, including flexible work, paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employee health programs.

What parental and caregiver leave benefits does Superior HealthPlan offer working parents?

Superior HealthPlan offers up to 8 weeks of paid short-term disability after birth plus up to 6 weeks of paid Caregiver Leave. According to the company, birth parents may combine these for up to 14 weeks of fully paid time off for family care.

How flexible are Superior HealthPlan’s work arrangements for employees in Texas?

Superior HealthPlan has embraced remote and hybrid work since March 2020, allowing employees to work where they perform best. According to the company, more than 95% of employees now work remotely or in the field across Texas and other locations.

What adoption and surrogacy benefits does Superior HealthPlan provide its full-time employees?

Superior HealthPlan reimburses full-time employees for qualified adoption and surrogacy expenses, for up to three adoptions per family. According to the company, this benefit is part of its broader family-focused support for working parents and caregivers in its workforce.

What health and wellness programs are available to Superior HealthPlan employees?

Superior HealthPlan and Centene offer health programs that support managing diabetes, addressing joint and muscle pain, and rewarding healthy activities. According to the company, these benefits aim to promote good health and well-being for employees alongside its family-friendly workplace policies.