Ahead of the 2022 open enrollment period, Centene announced Oct. 4 its plans to expand its Medicare Advantage reach to 327 new counties, marking 26 percent growth.
The expansion brings Centene into three new states — Massachusetts, Nebraska and Oklahoma — and brings its total footprint to 36 states, 1,575 counties and 48 million Medicare-eligible adults.
Centene's current Medicare Advantage membership is over 1.1 million strong.
The company's Medicare arm, WellCare, has undergone significant development in preparation for 2022, including consolidating its brands, announcing a new brand ambassador and partnering with a professional football team.