CNC Profile
Centene Corporation, established in 1984 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, operates as a multinational healthcare enterprise specializing in providing programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals across the United States. The company's Managed Care segment offers health plan coverage through government subsidized programs like Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), long-term services and support, foster care, and Medicare-Medicaid plans for dually eligible individuals and aged, blind, or disabled populations. These health plans encompass a wide range of services including primary and specialty physician care, hospital care, emergency and urgent care, prenatal care, laboratory and X-ray services, home-based primary care, transportation assistance, vision and dental care, telehealth, immunizations, specialty pharmacy services, therapy, social work, nurse advisory, and care coordination.
In addition to government programs, Centene provides various individual, small group, and large group commercial healthcare products directly to employers and members. The company's Specialty Services segment delivers pharmacy benefits management, nurse advice line, after-hours support services, vision and dental services, and staffing solutions to correctional systems and other government agencies. It also serves Military Health System eligible beneficiaries and offers services to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups, and other commercial entities.
Centene partners with a network of primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery to its members. With a strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations and improving healthcare access, Centene continues to expand its reach and services in the evolving healthcare landscape.
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