CENTENE SUBSIDIARY SUNFLOWER HEALTH PLAN SELECTED FOR KANSAS MEDICAID AWARD

Core Message - Centene Corporation's subsidiary, Sunflower Health Plan, has been selected by the Kansas Department of Administration to continue providing managed health care services through KanCare, the State of Kansas' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [1] - The new three-year contract is expected to take effect on January 1, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two, 12-month extensions [1] Company Overview - Centene Corporation is a Fortune 500 company and a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives [5] - The company provides fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals [5] - Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members [5] Sunflower Health Plan - Sunflower Health Plan is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional, and community-based resources [7] - Sunflower currently serves more than 141,000 Kansans statewide, including more than 7,900 Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) members [2] - Sunflower is one of three Medicaid managed care organizations selected to provide services through KanCare [2] Leadership Statements - Centene CEO Sarah M London expressed honor in continuing the company's more than a decade-long history of serving people who depend on Medicaid in Kansas [3] - Sunflower Plan President and CEO Michael Stephens emphasized the commitment to reducing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes through holistic and integrated care [4] Industry Context - Centene is a national leader in the provision of programs and related services under Medicaid, CHIP, and other government-funded programs [3] - The company's affiliates service more than 13 million Medicaid members across 31 states and comprise the largest managed LTSS footprint nationwide, with more than 169,000 managed LTSS members in 12 states and 26,500 members with intellectual and developmental disabilities [3]