Centene's Delaware subsidiary bags statewide medicaid contract

• Centene (NYSE:CNC) announced that its subsidiary Delaware First Health has been notified of an intent to award by the State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services (or DHSS), Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (or DMMA), to serve its statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs.
• Delaware First Health will be one of three managed care organizations that will provide integrated services for physical health, behavioral health, and long-term services and support.
• DMMA's statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus) are expected to commence on January 1, 2023.