--- title: "Centene Layoffs Will Terminate 69 Employees in Hawaii" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/centene-layoffs-69-employees-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-13T11:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-13T11:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Health](/blog/tag/health)[USA](/blog/tag/usa) # 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. [![Metaintro Team](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/9127a74a-194f-44f4-8743-8bdcda5e717c.jpg)Metaintro Team @metaintro](/blog/author/metaintro) [November 13, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)3 min read ![A cardboard box of personal belongings packed on an otherwise cleared office desk by a window](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/10201-alt-hero.png) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026&title=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026&title=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii)[mailto:?subject=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026](mailto:?subject=Centene%20Layoffs%20Will%20Terminate%2069%20Employees%20in%20Hawaii&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fcentene-layoffs-69-employees-2026) 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) ## 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) 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](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/). ## 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) 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.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) ## 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. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: How Many Employees Are Being Laid Off? A: The filing coverage says [Centene Management Company LLC is laying off 69 employees in Hawaii](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/). ### Q: Are Employees Eligible For Severance? A: Affected employees [are eligible for severance benefits as a result of the layoff.](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/11/13/hawaii-news/centene-to-lay-off-69-employees-early-next-year/) Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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