Centene to Launch Nationwide Gold Card Program for Qualifying Providers
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤November 2026 launch targets more than 160,000 qualifying providers nationwide
- ➤Gold Card status enables pre-notification for eligible outpatient services
- ➤Objective eligibility uses approval history, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance
- ➤Centene plans expansion to additional service types and providers over time
Expert Statements
Susan Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Centene Corporation
“At Centene, we're committed to making it easier for providers to deliver access to high-quality, evidence-based care”
Susan Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Centene Corporation
“The Gold Card Program was shaped through deep collaboration with providers, ensuring its review process is grounded in the real-world needs of those delivering care every day.”
Centene to Launch Nationwide Gold Card Program for Qualifying Providers PR Newswire
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will launch its National Performance-Based Gold Card Program in November 2026. The program, which will initially be available to more than 160,000 qualifying providers nationwide for select outpatient services, is designed to streamline the prior authorization review process while maintaining appropriate clinical and quality standards.
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