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April 9, 2024, St. Louis /PRNewswire/ — Leading healthcare company Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), which is dedicated to promoting healthier lives for people, announced today that Meridian in Michigan, its subsidiary, has been chosen by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to remain a Medicaid health plan provider for the Comprehensive Health Care Program, which provides care for almost two million residents of the state. With three one-year possible extensions, the planned Medicaid contracts are anticipated to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2029.

“It’s a privilege to carry on Meridian’s decades-long service to the people of Michigan,” stated Sarah London, CEO of Centene. “We appreciate MDHHS placing our communities and Medicaid recipients at the forefront of this endeavor. We’re excited to collaborate with our neighborhood partners to maintain access to top-notch medical care while prioritizing the views of our members.”

Meridian was established in 1997 and has 27 years of expertise creating and managing a Medicaid network in Michigan. In thirty-one states, Centene oversees Medicaid contracts. Meridian, one of nine Medicaid managed care organizations offering pharmacy, prescription, physical, and dental services, was chosen to serve 44 counties in the Lower Peninsula.

Chris Priest, CEO of Meridian, expressed his excitement at the chance to continue meeting the healthcare needs of Medicaid people throughout the state. Meridian has been at the forefront of Michigan’s creative and equitable care solutions for 27 years, helping its members lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. In order to improve health outcomes, expand access, and meet members’ social needs throughout the state, we are eager to expand on our current initiatives and community relationships.”