Magellan Health

Magellan Health is a managed behavioral health services company and subsidiary of Centene Corporation, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1969 as a psychiatric hospital chain, the organization has evolved into a major healthcare administrator integrating physical and behavioral health services for health plans, employers, and government programs.

The company oversees Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs and autism services through its managed care operations. Magellan maintains clinical leadership with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and manages ABA service delivery coordination for health plan members. The company administers specialized autism and ABA products for Medicaid members in California, Texas, and other states, working with external providers and network partners to expand access to evidence-based behavioral health care.

With over 5,000 employees, Magellan Health operates as a utilization review and care coordination entity rather than a direct-service therapy provider. The organization's role includes managing provider networks, reviewing clinical protocols, and ensuring compliance with behavioral health standards across its service area. Magellan was acquired by Centene Corporation on January 4, 2022, further integrating its services into the broader Centene health plan ecosystem.