Health Coverage Solutions in South Carolina
Centene’s state-based plans are built on community expertise and backed by the depth, breadth, and experience of a leading national managed care company. We are committed to our South Carolina members and the communities they call home, providing a wide range of affordable, reliable healthcare solutions.
Absolute Total Care is a provider of Medicaid in South Carolina, offering high-quality, coordinated care through local partnerships.
South Carolina residents eligible for Medicare can explore robust options from Wellcare, including Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPD) and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). These plans feature benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, transportation, and wellness support.
South Carolinians dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can explore options from Wellcare By Absolute Total Care Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP), which combines benefits from both programs with no premiums or cost-sharing in one easy-to-use plan. These plans feature benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, transportation, and wellness support.
For individuals and families seeking Marketplace coverage, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care offers affordable health insurance designed to meet individual needs with a focus on local, compassionate care.
CENTENE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Operations Established
2006
Employees
683*
*As of 9/30/2025
Local Presence
Columbia
Absolute Total Care
Absolute Total Care is a health maintenance organization that provides healthcare services to the people of South Carolina. Established to deliver quality healthcare through local, community-based partners, Absolute Total Care improves the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care.
- Medicaid
Wellcare
In South Carolina, Wellcare offers a range of Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPD), Medicare Advantage only plans (MA only), Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP) and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). Our Medicare Advantage 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 PDPs help cover the cost of prescription drugs including low monthly premiums and copays; access to a broad pharmacy network; and convenient delivery of medications. Not all benefits are available in all plans, view plans in your area.
- Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPD)
- Medicare Advantage only plans (MA)
- Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP)
- Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care is Centene‘s Health Insurance Marketplace product in South Carolina. Ambetter Health exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.
- Health Insurance Marketplace