Change in Ownership Activities

Centene-WellCare

August 21, 2019 – AHCCCS is seeking public comment regarding the proposed merger agreement between Centene Corporation (“Centene”) and WellCare Health Plans (WellCare), which will result in Centene acquiring control of WellCare. In addition, AHCCCS is seeking public comment on the proposed transition plan associated with this proposed merger. Two AHCCCS contracted health plans, Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan and Care1st Health Plan of Arizona, are affected by this proposed merger.

Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan is owned by Centene Corporation, and currently serves approximately 209,600 members throughout Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties as well as the entire southern geographic area including Pima County. Care1st Health Plan of Arizona is a wholly owned subsidiary of WellCare and currently serves approximately 173,400 members throughout Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties as well as the entire northern geographic area of the state.

• Notification of Change in Ownership
  • AzCH-CCP Notification Letter
  • AzCH-CCP South GSA Transition Plan
  • Care1st Central GSA Transition Plan
  • Care1st North GSA Transition Plan
  • Care1st Notification Letter
  • Summary Grid by Region
  • AHCCCS Initial Response
  • Care1st-AzCH-CCP Response to 9/6 AHCCCS Letter
  • AHCCCS Final Response

Submitted Comments

• Affiliated Dermatology
• Az Community Physicians
• AZHAC
• AzHHA
• AzNMA Naturopath
• Banner University Family Care
• Bayless
• Cherish Families
• CleanSlate Centers
• Comment on Centene WellCare Merger
• Community Connections
• Concierge Legal Group
• Copper Springs
• Creek Valley
• Dignity Health
• Ironwood
• Ironwood Physicians
• Jewish Family Children's Services
• Magellan Complete Care
• Mercy Care
• Mother of member
• Native American Connections
• North Providers
• Phx Children's Hospital
• ProMed
• Quail Run
• Resilient Health
• Terros Health
• Comments on Merger
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
• Wellness Connections