Founded in 1984 as a single local healthcare plan, Centene has grown into a leader serving more than 1 in 15 individuals across all 50 states with affordable, quality-focused healthcare solutions. The company provides Medicaid and Medicare coverage, including Medicare prescription drug plans, as well as plans offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The company is grounded in its mission to transform the health of the communities it serves, one person at a time. With 61,100 employees nationwide, Centene is committed to increasing access to high-quality care for low-income and vulnerable populations, all while upholding rigorous standards of ethical business conduct. Ranked No. 23 on the 2025 Fortune 500 and No. 42 on the 2025 Fortune Global 500, Centene has also been recognized among Fortune‘s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” “America’s Most Innovative Companies,” and USA Today‘s “America’s Climate Leaders.” Its values emphasize doing what’s right, fostering candid and courageous conversations, breaking down silos, trying new approaches, and measuring success through the trust it builds. Centene supports employees with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, caregiver leave and resources, tuition reimbursement and “Centene University,” financial wellness programs and work-life balance initiatives.
