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
1,756*
*As of 3/31/2022

Local Presence
Chicago
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 and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). We offer 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.
- Medicare
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois

YouthCare is a specialized model of foster care designed to improve the existing system of care for current and former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) youth.
- Foster Care