Carolina Complete Health Network

Carolina Complete Health Network

Physician-governed Medicaid and government-sponsored care plan

Overview

Carolina Complete Health Network provides Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace coverage in North Carolina through a provider-led managed care model. It coordinates medical, behavioral health, and pharmacy benefits via state contracts, with local physicians guiding medical policies and clinical decisions and Tailored Plans for members with complex behavioral health or IDD needs. The network combines a physician-governed structure with a partnership among NCMS, Centene, and NCCHCA, and operates at scale after merging with WellCare of North Carolina, becoming the state's largest Medicaid plan. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and control costs while ensuring continuous, statewide coverage and adding social-determinants-focused supports.

About Carolina Complete Health Network

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Why Carolina Complete Health Network is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • April 2, 2026 combined plan exceeded 980,000 members, strengthening bargaining power.
  • July 31, 2026 Evolent collaboration expands prior authorization control over imaging and utilization.
  • 2026 Tailored Plan coverage across all four plans preserves fee flow from complex members.

What critics are saying

  • October 1, 2026 Trillium shifts physical-health claims away, shrinking CCH operational control.
  • Partners Health Management relationship ends October 1, 2026, forcing provider-network disruption.
  • Centene concentration creates existential risk if North Carolina DHHS rebids Medicaid contracts.

What makes Carolina Complete Health Network unique

  • April 1, 2026 merger created North Carolina’s only provider-led Medicaid health plan statewide.
  • NCMS physician governance keeps local doctors inside clinical and contracting decisions.
  • Centene, NCMS, and NCCHCA combine payor scale with community-health-center relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Company News

PR Newswire
Aug 13th, 2026
Carolina Complete Health supports young leaders through AMEXCAN Summer Camp.

Carolina Complete Health supports young leaders through AMEXCAN Summer Camp. Aug 13, 2026, 11:40 ET Sponsorship helped 24 children from coastal North Carolina participate in educational, cultural and leadership-building activities CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Carolina Complete Health, a subsidiary of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), sponsored the AMEXCAN Summer Camp, helping provide 24 children from coastal North Carolina with a summer experience centered on learning, leadership and personal growth. Throughout the program, participants took part in educational workshops, cultural activities, leadership development and recreational programming designed to build confidence, encourage personal growth and foster meaningful connections. Carolina Complete Health's sponsorship helped cover program costs, supplies and meals, ensuring every child could fully participate in the camp experience. "Supporting young children means investing in opportunities that help them discover their strengths, build confidence and connect with their communities," said Lori Keane, director of marketing, at Carolina Complete Health at Carolina Complete Health. "Together with AMEXCAN, we are proud to help create meaningful summer experiences that allow children to learn, grow and thrive." The sponsorship reflects Carolina Complete Health's broader commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. By supporting community-based programs that promote education, leadership and belonging, the organization works to strengthen families and help build healthier communities across North Carolina. About Carolina Complete Health Carolina Complete Health is a provider-led Medicaid health plan committed to delivering high-quality care to Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare beneficiaries in North Carolina. It was established through a unique partnership between Centene, the North Carolina Medical Society and the North Carolina Community Health Center Association. About AMEXCAN Founded in 2001, the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN) is grassroots, nonprofit, statewide, and binational organization committed to the well-being and dignity of Mexican and Latino communities across North Carolina and Mexico. AMEXCAN promotes community participation and prosperity through advocacy, education, health, leadership development, cultural programs, and binational initiatives. By connecting families with trusted information, resources, and opportunities, AMEXCAN helps build stronger communities in which Latino residents are empowered to lead, participate, and thrive. For more information, visit www.amexcannc.org. About Centene Corporation Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise 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 one in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members, as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, investors.centene.com. SOURCE Carolina Complete Health

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2026
Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina Combine to Form Provider-Led Managed Care Organization

/PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina, subsidiaries of the Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced [receipt of...

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