Expansion into Ohio and Oklahoma for plan year 2027 builds on early success offering employees CHOICE Arrangements in Indiana in 2026

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced the expansion of its CHOICE Arrangements benefit program (formerly ICHRA) to employees in Ohio and Oklahoma for plan year 2027. Building on the successful implementation of the program for Indiana-based employees in 2026, the expansion reflects Centene's ongoing commitment to providing employees with greater flexibility and choice in their health coverage.

"At Centene, we believe healthcare coverage should be as unique as the people it serves," said Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London. "Our experience in Indiana has demonstrated the value of empowering employees with greater flexibility and choice in their healthcare decisions. Expanding CHOICE Arrangements to our Ohio and Oklahoma employees reflects our confidence in this model and our commitment to leading the evolution of affordable employer-sponsored healthcare."

Since launching the program for Indiana-based employees in 2026, Centene has gained valuable insights into how personalized health coverage solutions can better meet the diverse needs of its workforce. The expansion represents another milestone in the company's broader strategy to drive innovation in healthcare benefits and support the growing adoption of CHOICE Arrangements nationwide.

"As CHOICE Arrangements continue gaining momentum across the country, we are proud to put this innovation into practice within our own organization and demonstrate how it can deliver meaningful value for employees," said Alan Silver, President of Ambetter Health Solutions.

For more information about Ambetter Health Solutions, visit https://www.ambetterhealth.com/en/ichra/.

About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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About Ambetter Health Solutions
Ambetter Health Solutions, Centene Corporation's off-Exchange Marketplace business offering, delivers individual health insurance plans that are compatible with Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA). Available in select states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina, these plans empower individuals to choose the coverage that best fits their needs, helping employers control cost while offering greater choice and flexibility to their workforce. For more information on health benefits and health insurance plans in your state, please visit the state specific link on AmbetterHealth.com.

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