Illinois Health Insurance
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
2,199*
*As of 3/31/2025
Local Presence
Chicago, Burr Ridge
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 Plan (MMP)
- 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 Prescription Drug plans (MAPD), Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP) and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). Our MAPD plans offer affordable coverage beyond Original Medicare, including a range of benefits such as dental, hearing, and vision services; transportation and fitness services; Spendables™ Cards; and other wellness programs to help our members live better, healthier lives. Wellcare's standalone PDP helps cover the cost of prescription drugs including low out of pocket premiums and copays; access to a broad pharmacy network; easy and convenient delivery of medications; and additional savings on insulin medications. Not all benefits are available in all plans, view plans in your area.
- Medicare (MAPD and PDP)
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois
YouthCare is a specialized model of foster care designed to improve access, continuity of care and healthcare outcomes for current and former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) youth.
- Foster Care