Centene’s CeltiCare Unit to Provide Healthcare Services to Massachusetts Legal Immigrants
August 31 2009 - 2:12PM
Business Wire
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that the State
of Massachusetts has accepted its proposal to manage healthcare
services for Aliens with Special Status (AWSS) through its
subsidiary, CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts (CeltiCare),
effective October 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.
This population has been enrolled in the Commonwealth Care
insurance program (Commonwealth Care) run by the Massachusetts
Health Connector. The State’s budget constraints resulted in recent
cutbacks in healthcare coverage for this population.
Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for
Centene, stated, "As our state partners continue to face budget
challenges, Centene remains committed to providing innovative
healthcare solutions that allow them to continue serving their
beneficiaries. We recognized the economic challenges that forced
Massachusetts to discontinue coverage for this population, and we
were able to work with the provider community and government
officials to develop an affordable alternative that will ensure
these members maintain access to high-quality healthcare.”
"We must maintain our commitment to the promise of health care
reform in Massachusetts,” said Governor Deval Patrick. "This
innovative solution ensures hard-working individuals and families
have access to the care they need.”
CeltiCare began serving Commonwealth Care members on July 1,
2009, and currently serves members in the Boston, Central,
Northern, and Southern regions of Massachusetts. CeltiCare will
also provide services to Commonwealth Choice members starting
January 1, 2010.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation is a leading multi-line healthcare
enterprise that provides programs and related services to
individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including the
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind,
or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, Long-Term Care and
Medicare (Special Needs Plans). The Company operates local health
plans and offers a wide range of health insurance solutions to
individuals and the rising number of uninsured Americans. It
also contracts with other healthcare and commercial
organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral
health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth
services, pharmacy benefits management and medication
adherence. Information regarding Centene is available via the
Internet at www.centene.com.
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