Centene Layoffs Will Terminate 69 Employees in Hawaii
Centene is laying off 69 employees in Hawaii starting Jan. 4 as it exits the Medicaid market, with affected workers eligible for severance.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported on November 13, 2026, that Centene Management Company LLC is laying off 69 employees in Hawaii, starting Jan. 4, according to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. At Metaintro, we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our layoffs tracker.
Which Offices Are Affected?
The largest group is at the downtown office: Most of Centene’s employees, 56, will be permanently terminated from an office at 830 Mililani St.
The remaining locations are also identified in the notice coverage: Another 11 employees will be permanently terminated from a Salt Lake Boulevard office, while one employee each will be permanently terminated from offices at Waterfront Plaza and in Kapolei.
Why Is Centene Ending Its Health Plan?
The cuts accompany a market exit: Centene, a national health insurer, is pulling out of Hawaii’s Medicaid market known as Med-QUEST, effective Dec. 31, and ending its Ohana Health Plan, which provided medical, behavioral health and long-term services for low-income families for nearly 20 years.
In its explanation, the company cited rising medical costs, reimbursement rates that have not kept pace with the high acuity needs of the populations we serve, and federal funding changes.
When Are The Layoffs And What Benefits Are Available?
The schedule extends beyond the initial departure date: The layoffs, Centene said, begin on Jan. 4, while singular exits are scheduled to occur on Jan. 29 and Feb. 26.
For affected workers, The employees are not represented by a labor organization and have no displacement rights, but are eligible for severance benefits as a result of the layoff.
What Should Affected Workers Do Next?
Request written confirmation of your departure date and benefit terms.
Save personal copies of employment records and relevant notices.
Update your resume with responsibilities, skills and accomplishments.
Review your budget and prepare questions about severance before signing documents.
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Q: How Many Employees Are Being Laid Off?
A: The filing coverage says Centene Management Company LLC is laying off 69 employees in Hawaii.
Q: Are Employees Eligible For Severance?
A: Affected employees are eligible for severance benefits as a result of the layoff.
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