Georgia Medicaid shakeup could force 3 in 4 beneficiaries to change plans: Centene CEO
Becker's Healthcare December 19, 2024
Georgia’s Medicaid contract awards could cause three in four Medicaid recipients in the state to switch plans, according to Centene CEO Sarah London.
The state said it would grant Medicaid contracts to Humana, CareSource, Molina and UnitedHealthcare, on Dec. 2. Centene, who currently holds a contract with the state, did not receive a new contract.
At the company’s investor day on Dec. 12, Ms. London said Centene was disappointed in the initial results.
“As we review the information that we have today, we have some concerns about the process,” Ms. London said. “Broadly, we have some real concerns about a policy decision that would make 75% of Medicaid members in Georgia choose a different plan while initiating...