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Here are 14 acquisitions, partnerships, affiliations and mergers involving health plans this year, beginning with the most recent:

For now, many commercial health insurers are well-positioned to withstand new pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. But the economic downturn still poses threats and will bring changes to the business, according to a report from the Urban Institute.

Molina Healthcare completed its acquisition of some assets of YourCare Health Plan, the insurer said July 1. 

Centene Corp. is opening a second headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., that will bring 6,000 jobs to the area, the insurer said July 1.

Health insurance startup Bright Health outlined its 2021 expansion plans June 30, which include selling products in six new markets. 

Oklahoma voters approved a state question to expand Medicaid to more low-income residents, according to The Oklahoman.

A subsidiary of Centene Corp. is going to acquire the membership of NextLevel Health Partners, an Illinois Medicaid plan, the insurers said June 30.

The following payer executives changed their positions in June.

Oscar closed $225 million in its latest funding round, the health insurance startup said June 26, with existing investors like Alphabet and General Catalyst participating.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the strengths of Canada's health system, former Cigna executive Wendell Potter said in an interview with NPR.