Centene’s Texas Subsidiary Announces Successful Reprocurement of Foster Care Contract

Date: 09/22/22

Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that its Texas subsidiary, Superior HealthPlan (Superior), will continue to provide children and youth in foster care with healthcare coverage through the STAR Health Medicaid program. A new six-year contract was awarded to Superior by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Superior has been the sole provider of STAR Health coverage since the program launched in 2008.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with the state to help build a healthier Texas,” said Brent Layton, Centene's President and Chief Operating Officer. “Together with our network of local providers and community partners, we are humbled to coordinate services and address the complex medical and non-medical needs of members in the foster care system.”

In collaboration with HHSC and the Department of Family & Protective Services, Superior became the first managed care organization in the country in 2008 to provide statewide Medicaid coverage to children in foster care. Since that time, Superior has relied on a collaborative approach to healthcare, spearheading several initiatives to better serve these members, including Superior’s Foster Care Center of Excellence program, the Health Passport tool, and the Turning Point Program.

“Superior is honored to be entrusted with providing comprehensive healthcare and support to children and youth in foster care,” said Mark Sanders, President and CEO of Superior HealthPlan. “For 14 years, we have served this vulnerable population and will continue to work each day to ensure they receive access to quality and holistic healthcare.”

In partnership with HHSC, Superior has served individuals enrolled in Medicaid since 1999. The organization also focuses on providing quality healthcare coverage for underinsured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter. Additionally, Superior provides insurance for the Medicare population through its Medicare Advantage plan, Wellcare.