Nevada Medicaid becomes a part of Centene

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services – Health Care Financing and Policy has awarded Centene Corporation’s Nevada subsidiary, SilverSummit Healthplan, Inc., a contract to continue providing managed care services for its Medicaid Managed Care program in both Clark and Washoe Counties.

1. Service: Since 2017, SilverSummit Healthplan has serviced Nevada Medicaid enrollees, and it now has over 77,000 members. Over 760,000 TANF, SCHIP, and Medicaid Expansion clients in Nevada get physical and mental health care, as well as pharmacy benefits, through the Nevada Medicaid program.
2. Managed care: Nevada’s Medicaid managed care program will advance the State’s goals through increased focus on Care Management, Member engagement, access, and continued progress towards integration of services and efficiency.
3. Expansion: “Centene is pleased to continue our important work with the state of Nevada to expand on innovation and value-based care for Nevada residents,” said Brent Layton, President of US Markets, Products and International, and Executive Vice President, for Centene. “Centene’s local approach to care leverages our strong provider partnerships to ensure we are delivering better health outcomes for our members at a lower cost to the state.”
4. Beneficiaries: “We are honored to continue serving Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries with quality healthcare services and programs,” said Eric Schmacker, Plan President and CEO for SilverSummit Healthplan. “We look forward to our continued partnership with the state of Nevada, local providers, and community partners to provide services that address health equity and social determinants of health and remove barriers to ensure our members receive the high-quality care they deserve.”
5. Healthcare: Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company is a leading multinational healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals.