Centene Corporation's Celtic Unit Renews Commonwealth Care Contract With Massachusetts (CNC)

Centene Corporation CNC today announced that Celtic Group's subsidiary, CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts, has renewed its contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve Commonwealth Care members, effective July 1, 2011. CeltiCare will continue to be a lowest-cost health plan option for low-income, working adults enrolled in the Commonwealth Care program. "CeltiCare is pleased to continue our partnership with Massachusetts to offer low-cost, quality healthcare to its residents," said CeltiCare President and Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Lynch.  "We are proud to participate in this unique 'exchange-based' coverage solution that offers uninsured individuals affordable, comprehensive healthcare options."