PA Health & Wellness Earns National Recognition Among Top Medicaid Health Plans for Second Consecutive Year

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health & Wellness, a leading managed care organization in Pennsylvania and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced that it has been recognized among the top 17 Medicaid health plans in the United States by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the second consecutive year. This distinction reflects the organization's sustained commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful healthcare outcomes for Pennsylvanians.

"Earning this national distinction for a second consecutive year reflects the dedication of our team and our partners," said Marc Giordano, CEO of PA Health & Wellness. "But recognition is only part of the story. Every day, our focus remains on raising the bar, improving the member experience, and delivering better health outcomes for Pennsylvanians.

NCQA evaluates health plans across the country through a rigorous process that assesses clinical quality, member experience, and efforts to improve health outcomes. PA Health & Wellness's continued recognition reflects its focus on helping members access the right care at the right time, with an emphasis on preventive services, chronic condition management, care coordination, and innovative approaches to addressing individual health needs.

PA Health & Wellness serves participants in Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) program, which provides managed long-term services and supports to help eligible individuals maintain independence and remain in their homes and communities whenever possible. Through partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders, the organization works to strengthen care delivery, address barriers to health, and connect members with services that support their overall well-being.

"Excellence means never standing still. It means listening, learning, and always looking for ways to do better for our members," Giordano added. "This recognition is something to be proud of, but what matters most is what we do next. By working together with our providers and community partners, we can continue to improve care, strengthen communities, and make a real difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians."

NCQA's Health Plan Ratings provide consumers with information to help evaluate health plan performance, with assessments focused on quality of care and member experience. PA Health & Wellness remains committed to building on this recognition through continued investment in quality, collaboration, and member-centered care.

About PA Health & Wellness
PA Health & Wellness is a leading managed care organization serving Medicaid and Medicare members across Pennsylvania. With a mission to improve the health of the community, one individual at a time, PA Health & Wellness works with a network of providers and community partners to deliver high-quality, accessible, and culturally sensitive healthcare services.

About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading 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. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace and the TRICARE program. The Company also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities and government partners.  

SOURCE PA Health & Wellness