Centene Corp.
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Centene Corporation is the largest Medicaid managed care organization and the largest and longest-running carrier on the Health Insurance Marketplace, headquartered at Centene Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1984 as a nonprofit Medicaid plan by Elizabeth "Betty" Brinn and reorganized as Centene Corporation in 1997, the company provides access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services to Medicaid and Medicare members, as well as to individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. As a leading provider of government-sponsored healthcare, Centene serves millions of members across the United States through its managed care programs, offering comprehensive health insurance solutions primarily to underserved populations. The company's multi-line portfolio addresses the healthcare needs of diverse populations through locally operated health plans and a range of health insurance products and services.