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Peach State Health Plan and Centene Foundation Announce $100,000 Donation to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in Georgia

Date: 10/15/24

ATLANTA (October 15, 2024) – Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization serving Georgians through diverse  health insurance solutions and Centene Foundation,  the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced $100,000 in donations to support hurricane relief efforts in Georgia following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The contributions will be disbursed to the Georgia Primary Care  Association, the National Council on Independent Living, United Way of Southwest Georgia, United Way of Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler Counties, Second Harvest of South Georgia, Southern Healthcare Collaboration Inc. and several faith-based organizations
across Georgia.  

“Peach State Health Plan’s mission is, ‘Here for you. Here for Georgia.’ With hundreds of employees across this state we know that in times like these, neighbors help neighbors,” said Wade  Rakes, Chairman and CEO of Peach State Health Plan. “We are honored to fund these tremendous local community organizations that are bringing care to those who need it most.”

With this funding, the recipient organizations will build on their  existing efforts to provide essential goods and services to the  communities most heavily impacted by the recent hurricanes. The response efforts will include the distribution of emergency food, water and shelter supplies, provision of medical care and mental health resources, transportation for displaced individuals and families, housing, and infrastructure rebuilding and more.

About Centene Foundation

The Centene Foundation ("the Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (“Centene”). The
Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's purpose-driven culture and enhances the work  Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social determinants of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.