Centene’s Health Net Invests $4.4M to Expand LA Vocational and Housing Services
Health Net, a Centene subsidiary, is investing $4.4 million in NewGen to upgrade a Lancaster hub for vocational training, housing support and community programs in Los Angeles County. Improvements cover modernized classrooms, reconfigured instructional spaces and building renovations to expand capacity and strengthen reentry, residential and case management services.
1. Investment Overview
Health Net, a Centene subsidiary, has committed $4.4 million to NewGen Administrative Services to renovate a former university campus in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, transforming it into a hub for vocational training, residential support and community-based programming.
2. Facility Upgrades
Planned improvements include modernizing vocational classrooms, reconfiguring instructional spaces for individualized casework, upgrading shared program areas for counseling and renovating buildings to create dedicated support and housing-related service facilities.
3. Expected Impact
These upgrades are expected to expand service capacity, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen residential, reentry and case management services for vulnerable populations under Medi-Cal.
4. Strategic Context
The investment aligns with Health Net’s strategy to bolster community infrastructure, support workforce development and improve health outcomes for underserved Medi-Cal members in California.