Centene's Narrow Approach to Obamacare Plans Targeted by Lawsuit

  • Suit claims Centene ACA coverage is skimpier than advertised
  • Centene has 1.4 million ACA insurance customers in 15 states

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Centene Corp. rushed to fill the void when many bigger insurers gave up on Obamacare, but a lawsuit alleges that the fast-growing insurer’s coverage is less robust than advertised.

The company misled customers about the number of doctors covered under its health plans, offering individuals who bought Obamacare coverage skimpier insurance than they signed up for, according to the federal suit filed in Washington State on Thursday.