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The collaboration will renew the Bowen Homes community to provide access to quality housing, healthcare and community resourcesATLANTA, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization serving Georgians, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today joined Atlanta Housing ("AH") and the City of Atlanta to break ground on the redevelopment of the Bowen Homes community in Atlanta, Georgia. Peach State Health Plan and the Foundation's investment will support efforts by McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) to build a community designed to address health disparities and advance community health in the city.The Centene Foundation's funding contribution is the first state-level deployment of the Foundation's partnership with MBS, as announced in 2024. Below market-rate loans support predevelopment design, planning work and local community engagement while unlocking additional financing needed to accelerate projects."Peach State Health Plan is committed to addressing drivers of health – and that starts with ensuring all Georgians have access to both quality housing and healthcare," said Clyde A. White, President of Peach State Health Plan. "Through our continued investment in Bowen Homes, we are creating real opportunities for families to thrive in a neighborhood designed with health, empowerment and resilience at its core."The plan for the site will be community-focused with more than 750 residential units, and recreational amenities including outdoor plazas, seating, walking trails and more, along the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and James Jackson Parkway corridors in the Carey Park neighborhood."By combining affordable housing, nutrition education, and behavioral and physical health resources, we can actively improve the quality of life for Georgians," said Centene Foundation President Keith Williamson. "Centene Foundation's partnership with MBS allows us to address healthcare challenges head on – increasing healthcare access, closing long-term health disparities and improving health outcomes."The Centene Foundation and Peach State Health Plan's commitment in the Bowen Homes project builds on its broader investments in creating positive local impact and commitment to fostering long-term health by actively working with the community to shape approaches, connecting residents to essential healthcare and social services, and addressing community needs and vital resources, such as education opportunities for nutrition, behavioral health and maternal care

Community-based organizations and providers across Texas can apply for funding through March 31, 2025.AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is accepting applications for its annual grant program, open to community-based organizations and providers in Texas. The funding is targeted to address non-medical drivers of health, also known as social determinants of health, to meet the needs of low-income neighborhoods throughout the state."We are pleased to continue the Superior HealthPlan grant program that will support organizations and providers in Texas that make a difference in our communities," said Superior HealthPlan President and CEO, Mark Sanders. "Superior has provided these community grants for years and is looking forward to continuing this important program."Since 2020, Superior has provided more than $740,000 in funding to community partners and providers through its grant program, which addresses barriers to health and wellness, such as access to food, economic stability, housing, education, and other critical needs.In 2025, ten community-based organizations and ten providers will be selected to receive one of these grants, each receiving $10,000 in funding, for a total of $200,000. The funding will be made available in April.To apply, organizations and providers must meet the following criteria:Grant recipients must serve the Medicaid population.Recipients must allow an end-of-term follow-up visit by December 15 to show funding outcomes.to show funding outcomes. Funds cannot cover staff salaries or benefits.Recipients must be based in Texas and serve Texas residents.and serve residents. All required documents (signed agreement, W-9, vendor forms, etc.) must be submitted by April 30, 2025 .Applications are due by March 31, 2025

Centene appoints Kenneth Y. Tanji to Board of Directors.