Why? Because we are the problem.
Centene Federal Lobbying & Spending
• Spending: Centene reported $710,000 in in-house federal lobbying spending during Q3 2025 alone, contributing to a multi-decade federal lobbying footprint totaling over $48 million.
• In-House Team: The federal in-house lobbying roster includes Simone Myrie, Erik Nicholas Hames, Danny Ly, and Jacqueline Baggett.
• Outside Firms: Centene retains external consulting and lobbying firms, including Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, BGR Group, Williams & Jensen, Continental Strategy, and ALB Solutions.
• Revolving Door: Over 50% of Centene’s named federal lobbyists have previous experience in the federal government or Congress.
Political Contributions & Coalitions
• Political Action Committee (CentenePAC): Disburses non-partisan federal and state-level candidate contributions.
• Industry Coalitions: Centene allocates significant funding to major healthcare trade associations and advocacy groups—including AHIP, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), and the Business Roundtable—to align on broader policy advocacy.
• State Engagement: Centene maintains dedicated external affairs and government relations teams across its regional health plans (such as Health Net) to navigate state-level legislative and regulatory rules.