Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina Merger to Form Provider-Led Managed Care Organization
April 2, 2026
Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina (both subsidiaries of Centene Corporation) announced their merger to create a provider-led managed care organization operating under the Carolina Complete Health brand. The combined entity will serve more than 980,000 members across Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and behavioral health/I/DD tailored plan members in North Carolina.
- Buyers
- Carolina Complete Health, WellCare of North Carolina, Centene Corporation
- Targets
- Carolina Complete Health, WellCare of North Carolina
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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