AHCCCS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Health Care Plan Merger

PHOENIX — The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) seeks public comment regarding the proposed merger agreement between Centene Corporation (“Centene”) and WellCare Health Plans (“WellCare”), which would 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.

Source: https://www.azahcccs.gov/Resources/OversightOfHealthPlans/Centene-WellCare.html