Centene believes that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.
We are committed to our members and the communities they call home.
Centene in Illinois
Operations Established
2004
Employees
2,278*
*As of 9/30/2023
Local Presence
Chicago, Burr Ridge
Meridian
Meridian of Illinois offers three managed care plans: the Meridian Medicaid Plan, the Meridian Medicare-Medicaid Plan, and the Meridian Managed Long Term Services & Supports Plan. Meridian connects members to care and offers comprehensive services to support lifelong health and wellness.
- Medicaid
- Medicare-Medicaid
- MLTSS
Ambetter of Illinois
With quality healthcare solutions, Ambetter of Illinois helps residents of Illinois live better. We deliver high quality, locally-based healthcare services to our members.
- Health Insurance Marketplace
Wellcare
In Illinois, Wellcare offers a range of Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPD) and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). Our MAPD plans offer affordable coverage beyond Original Medicare, including additional benefits such as dental, hearing and vision services; prescription drug services; Flex Cards; transportation services; telehealth visits; wellness programs; in-home support services; and special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill. Wellcare’s standalone PDPs help to cover the cost of prescription drugs including low monthly premiums and $0 or low co-pays on medications; access to a broad pharmacy network of 60,000 retail locations; easy and convenient delivery of medications; and additional savings on insulin medications.
- Medicare (MAPD and PDP)
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois
YouthCare is a specialized model of foster care designed to improve access, continuity of care and healthcare outcomes for current and former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) youth.
- Foster Care