Our Commitment to Maternal Health: Backing Parents at Work and Beyond

At Centene, becoming a parent is recognized as one of life’s biggest adventures, and it takes a village. Just as Centene’s members are supported through programs like Smart Start for Your Baby, employees have access to benefits and resources designed to help navigate parenthood with confidence.

Comprehensive Benefits That Support Each Step (and those Sleepless Nights)

From the moment a pregnancy begins to those first wobbly steps, Centene offers a suite of benefits designed to help employees juggle work and home life with reduced stress and greater support. These benefits go beyond policies—they ensure that every working parent feels supported, valued, and empowered.

One of these offerings is the Benefit Navigation solution for growing families. This includes support and care navigation for pregnancy, adoption, and fertility treatments. A dedicated care navigator assists with labor and delivery preparation, connects employees with childbirth classes, and provides guidance on childcare options when needed. Having a trusted guide makes a meaningful difference in allowing employees to focus on their families.

A Family-Friendly Workplace with Real Support

Because parenting extends well beyond infancy, Centene offers benefits that provide ongoing support for families:

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Assistance in managing the costs of childcare and dependent care.
• Caregiver Leave: Paid leave for all parents to bond with their new child. This can be used by any employee to care for an immediate family member.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options such as remote work and flexible hours to help balance work and family life, recognizing the importance of flexibility for working parents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to counseling and support services for personal and family matters, ensuring emotional and mental health support is readily available.

At Centene, great benefits are more than just a checklist—they are a commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel supported at every stage of life. Through personalized guidance, real-world resources, and a culture of care, maintaining a balance between home and work becomes more manageable. When employees thrive, their families thrive—a commitment that remains at the heart of Centene's mission.