Credentialing by payer
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Ambetter and Centene plans at a Glance
| Parent company | Centene Corporation |
|---|---|
| Service area | Ambetter Marketplace plans and Centene Medicaid plans under state names, such as Superior HealthPlan in Texas and Sunshine Health in Florida. |
| How to request to join | Each state plan takes its own request: Ambetter of Arkansas uses a Become a Provider form or its contracting email; in Washington, Coordinated Care takes requests at JoinOurNetwork@coordinatedcarehealth.com or 1-877-687-1197. Start here |
| CAQH ProView (DataSpring) | Yes. Practitioners must authorize Centene inside CAQH; an outdated profile can cause roster fall-out and loss of participating status. |
| Lines of business | Ambetter Marketplace; Medicaid and CHIP through state plans (Superior HealthPlan offers Texas Medicaid and CHIP); Wellcare Medicare (in Texas). |
How Ambetter and Centene plans Takes Applications
Centene runs its plans as separate state companies, so the application is to the state plan, not to Centene. Arkansas publishes two credentialing applications, one for MDs and DOs and one for allied providers and advanced practice nurses.
What to Watch With Ambetter and Centene plans
In Washington, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists and naturopaths join through the Tivity Wholehealth Network rather than the plan. Keeping CAQH (DataSpring) attested matters more here than with most payers, because Centene reconciles rosters against it.
Whatever the plan, the file moves only when your CAQH (DataSpring) profile, license record and application agree. See how long credentialing takes and our CAQH profile setup service.
Questions About Ambetter and Centene plans
How do I apply to Ambetter and Centene plans?
Each state plan takes its own request: Ambetter of Arkansas uses a Become a Provider form or its contracting email; in Washington, Coordinated Care takes requests at JoinOurNetwork@coordinatedcarehealth.com or 1-877-687-1197.
How long does Ambetter and Centene plans credentialing take?
Ambetter and Centene plans does not publish a turnaround on the provider pages we checked; most commercial plans land between 90 and 120 days from a complete file.
Does Ambetter and Centene plans use CAQH (DataSpring)?
Yes. Practitioners must authorize Centene inside CAQH; an outdated profile can cause roster fall-out and loss of participating status.
What does PECS charge for an Ambetter and Centene plans application?
$200 per application per provider, half at engagement and half at submission, including follow-up with Ambetter and Centene plans until the effective date is set.
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Sources
- Ambetter of Arkansas: Provider credentialing
- Ambetter (Washington): Join our network
- Ambetter of North Carolina: CAQH information
- Centene: Texas plans
- Sunshine Health: About us
Facts checked against the sources above in October 2026; plan procedures change.