9.19.19 - Centene and WellCare Announce State Insurance Department Approvals for Pending Merger
'"We are pleased that these state insurance regulators recognize the important benefits the combination of Centene and WellCare will deliver for members and our communities," said Michael F. Neidorff, Centene's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "With these approvals, we are building momentum as we move forward with the regulatory approvals process. We look forward to continuing to demonstrate to the remaining state insurance regulators how our combination will enable us to improve quality for recipients, deliver fair compensation for providers and create savings for states."'