Health Coverage Solutions in Texas
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. Centene is dedicated to improving the health of Texas communities through a wide range of affordable, reliable health-care solutions.
Since 1999, Superior HealthPlan has been a trusted provider of Medicaid in Texas, offering high-quality care through programs like STAR, STAR Kids, STAR Health, and STAR+PLUS, as well as CHIP insurance for children.
Texans can also access health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace with Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, which delivers locally focused coverage designed to meet individual needs.
For those eligible for Medicare, Wellcare offers robust options including Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPD), Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP), and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), featuring benefits like dental, vision, hearing, transportation, and wellness support. Whether exploring Texas Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace plans, or Medicare, Centene’s family of brands helps members find the right Texas health benefits for their needs.
CENTENE IN TEXAS
Operations Established
1999
Employees
7,304*
*As of 9/30/2025
Local Presence
Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Irving, McAllen, San Antonio
Superior HealthPlan
Superior HealthPlan is a leading, multiline managed care organization that has been providing quality health care to Texas residents since 1999. Superior is committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time through affordable and reliable health-care plans including Medicaid, Medicare, and coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Medicaid
- CHIP
Wellcare
In Texas, 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 Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan provides Texans with affordable health-care coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality health care is best delivered locally.
- Health Insurance Marketplace