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These health systems represent 7 hospitals, 5 imaging centers, 2 behavioral centers, 3 rehab centers, 2 surgery centers, and 29 ambulatory surgery centers. 

• Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is a Level II Trauma, Level III NICU, and inpatient behavioral health center caring for the Central Valley 

• Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is also the only comprehensive stroke center in the Central Valley 

• Desert Regional Medical Center is the only Level 1 trauma center, Level III NICU, and comprehensive stroke center in the Coachella Valley 

• Hi-Desert Medical Center is the only critical access hospital with Level IV trauma capabilities and stroke ready receiving center serving Joshua Tree 

• Desert Care Network and Central Valley Doctors Health System care for nearly 55% of Medicaid inpatients in Riverside County, nearly 70% in San Bernardino County, and over 60% in Stanislaus County 

• ~$3.2 billion of economic impact generated collectively by Desert Care Network and Central Valley Doctors Health System  

Centene Brands in California

• Ambetter from Health Net (HIX)
• Health Net (Medicaid)
• Wellcare (Medicare)
• WellCare by Health Net (Medicare)

Centene Managed Care Coordinator for California 

Brian Ternan
President and CEO
Health Net, Ambetter from Health Net
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Centene National Market Leaders

Markets and Commercial:
Daniel Finke
Group President, Markets and Commercial
Centene Corporation
[email protected]

Medicare:
Michael A. Carson
President and CEO
Wellcare, Centene’s Medicare business
[email protected]

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How to Switch Plans in California

California Health Enrollment Changes Contact Information

• • Online: DHCS Portal
  • Phone: 1-800-430-4263

California Open Enrollment 2027

• • How to enroll online: coveredca.com or dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal/
  • How to enroll over the phone: (800) 300-1506 for Covered California or (800) 541-5555 for Medi-Cal
  • Open enrollment period: November 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Note: Special Enrollment Periods may be available if you experience a specific Qualifying Life Event.