Applications to Address Non-medical Drivers of
Health are due by March 31.
AUSTIN,
Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed
care organization in Texas and
wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE:
CNC), is encouraging eligible providers and community organizations
across the state to apply for funding through the Superior
HealthPlan Grant Program. Grantees will receive funds to support
efforts to address the Non-medical Drivers of Health needs of local
communities. Awarded each quarter, the first application deadline
is March 31, 2024.
"At Superior, we are focused on addressing the needs of not only
our members, but of all Texans," said Mark
Sanders, Superior HealthPlan president and CEO. "Empowering
local communities to live healthier lives starts with removing
barriers to care. Helping providers and community organizations
through programs like this one is a powerful way Superior can make
an impact."
Since 2020, Superior has provided more than $600,000 in grant funding to more than 200
providers and community organizations to help support some of the
most vulnerable populations in the state. Through the grant
program, Superior helps address areas of need in local communities
such as food insecurity, education, neighborhood and living
environment needs, access to health care, and social
initiatives.
Eligible candidates must complete the online application in
full by the quarterly deadline to be considered. All applications
are reviewed by the Superior Grant Committee and are awarded by the
tenth business day of the month following the end of the quarter.
Interested parties can see a list of previous grant recipients and
start the application for this year's program here.
For information about Superior's services and benefits, visit
www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
About Superior HealthPlan
Founded in 1999, Superior
HealthPlan is a managed care company that delivers quality
healthcare throughout Texas.
Committed to transforming the health of the community, one person
at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254
Texas counties with more than
3,200 employees throughout the state. Superior is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare
enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier
lives. For more information visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
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