Centene CNC Medicaid — Medical costs

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MOHMedicaid — Medical care costs

$7.3B-0.6%

UHSState Medicaid Programs — Health Care Benefits

$320.75M+33.2%

MOHMedicaid — Cost of service revenue

$0—

MOHMedicaid — Segment Expenses

$7.3B-0.6%

CBMedical costs

$6.13B-11.1%

MOHOther — Medical care costs

$3M-87.0%

Questions, answered.

What is Centene's medicaid — medical costs?

Centene (CNC) reported medicaid — medical costs of $21.96B in Q1 2026.

How has Centene's medicaid — medical costs changed year-over-year?

Centene's medicaid — medical costs increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $20.84B to $21.96B.

What is the long-term trend for Centene's medicaid — medical costs?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Centene's medicaid — medical costs has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $67.1B to $84.45B.

What does medicaid — medical costs mean?

Reflects the direct costs incurred for providing medical services to Medicaid members, including payments to healthcare providers and facilities. This is the primary operating expense for the segment and is a key driver of the medical loss ratio.