# Centene Corporation

> Centene Corporation operates health insurance plans focused on Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Its local health plans, Ambetter Health and Wellcare connect members with provider networks, prescription coverage and care management. The St. Louis company reported $194.777 billion in 2025 revenue and 25.9 million at-risk members at June 30, 2026.

- **Founded:** 1984
- **Headquarters:** St. Louis, United States
- **Founders:** Elizabeth “Betty” Brinn (Founder)
- **Products:** Medicaid managed care, Ambetter Health, Wellcare, Ambetter Health Solutions, Long-Term Services and Supports
- **Notable:** Expanded from a single Wisconsin Medicaid plan to national operations., Became publicly traded in 2001., Reported $194.777 billion in fiscal 2025 total revenue.

## Products & services

- **Medicaid managed care** — State-contracted health plans for eligible low-income populations, including children, pregnant women and people with disabilities.
- **Ambetter Health** — Individual and family Marketplace health insurance offered through local health plans; benefits and availability vary by geography.
- **Wellcare** — Medicare Advantage, dual-eligible special needs plans and standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
- **Ambetter Health Solutions** — Off-exchange individual coverage compatible with employer-funded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements.
- **Long-Term Services and Supports** — Managed services that help eligible members with ongoing health and daily living needs maintain independence.
- **AcariaHealth** — Specialty pharmacy services for people with complex and chronic conditions.
- **Start Smart for Your Baby** — Maternity and child health program providing support before, during and after pregnancy.

## Achievements

- Expanded from a single Wisconsin Medicaid plan to national operations.
- Became publicly traded in 2001.
- Reported $194.777 billion in fiscal 2025 total revenue.
- Its Q2 2026 fact sheet identifies it as the largest Medicaid and Marketplace insurer by membership as of March 31, 2026.
- Ranked No. 19 on the 2026 Fortune 500, according to its Q2 2026 fact sheet.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Ambetter announced 2027 Marketplace offerings, including heart failure plans in North Carolina and Ohio and expansion into 55 additional counties.
- **2026-10** — Centene announced a November 2026 launch for its National Performance-Based Gold Card Program, initially covering select outpatient services for more than 160,000 qualifying providers.
- **2026-10** — Ambetter Health Solutions and Marathon Health announced a primary care collaboration in selected counties of Indiana and Missouri.
- **2026-10** — Wellcare unveiled its 2027 Medicare portfolio, including continued nationwide standalone Part D coverage.
- **2026-07** — Reported Q2 revenue of $53.579 billion and raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance floor to greater than $4.80; adjusted EPS is non-GAAP.

## Links

- Website: https://www.centene.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centene-corporation
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Centene
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CenteneCorp
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenteneCorporation

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Last updated: 2026-10-22