Centene’s SilverSummit Healthplan Selected to Expand Nevada Medicaid Managed Care Services
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise dedicated to improving health outcomes, announced today that its Nevada subsidiary, SilverSummit Healthplan, Inc. (SilverSummit), has been chosen by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to provide services under the state’s Medicaid managed care program.
For the first time, this program will expand to include Medicaid Managed Care services in Nevada’s rural and frontier regions, which were previously served through a fee-for-service model. Pending state approval, the new five-year contract is set to begin on January 1, 2026, with an optional two-year extension.
“We’re honored by the opportunity to expand access to affordable, high-quality care throughout Nevada,” said Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer of Centene. “By strengthening our relationships with local providers and community partners, we’re committed to delivering personalized healthcare solutions that align with our mission to improve community health—one person at a time.”
SilverSummit Healthplan has been serving Nevada’s Medicaid population since 2017 and currently supports over 100,000 members. Under the new agreement, SilverSummit will continue providing managed care services—including primary care, telehealth, pharmacy, maternal care, and behavioral health—while broadening its provider networks and supporting local care organizations across rural and frontier counties.
“Since receiving the Medicaid contract in 2017, SilverSummit has worked hard to help Nevadans live healthier lives,” said Eric Schmacker, President and CEO of SilverSummit Healthplan. “Serving urban, rural, and frontier communities requires tailored and inclusive healthcare strategies. We are proud to continue supporting the state, our partners, and especially our members.”
In addition to its Medicaid services, SilverSummit’s marketplace plan, Ambetter from SilverSummit HealthPlan, has also been selected by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to participate in the state’s new public option program, the Battle Born State Plan (BBSP). Beginning January 1, 2026, the five-year BBSP contract, with a possible two-year extension, is expected to provide coverage for approximately 16,000 individuals in its first year.
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 more than 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.
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About SilverSummit Healthplan
SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit) is a managed care plan that provides Medicaid and marketplace health insurance to the people of Nevada. Established in 2017, SilverSummit exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. SilverSummit is a Centene Corporation company.
