Centene CNC Medicare — Medical costs

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MOHMedicare — Medical care costs

$1.36B+5.2%

ELVMedical costs

$35.62B+0.9%

MOHMedicare — Current year

$1.43B+6.1%

MOHMedicare — Segment Expenses

$1.36B+5.2%

CBMedical costs

$6.13B-11.1%

MOHMedicaid — Medical care costs

$7.3B-0.6%

Questions, answered.

What is Centene's medicare — medical costs?

Centene (CNC) reported medicare — medical costs of $8.77B in Q1 2026.

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

Centene's medicare — medical costs increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $7.56B to $8.77B.

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

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Centene's medicare — medical costs has grown at a 22.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.25B to $34.23B.

What does medicare — medical costs mean?

Reflects the direct costs incurred for medical services provided to members enrolled in Medicare plans, including hospital stays, physician visits, and pharmacy benefits. This is the primary operating expense for the segment and is critical for calculating the medical loss ratio (MLR).