Ambetter from Absolute Total Care Offers Health Insurance in South Carolina in 2026

Date: 12/02/25

During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care statewide

COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 1, 2025 – Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, a leading healthcare enterprise that provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to South Carolina residents statewide for plan year 2026. The open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 15, 2026. Enroll by Dec. 15, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.

“With Ambetter Health, we’ve designed a variety of coverage options to help individuals access practical health solutions designed to meet their unique needs,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Absolute Total Care, John McClellan. “Our commitment is not just to provide high-quality insurance but to build a healthier South Carolina for all, where every member feels valued, supported and equipped to thrive.” 

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care offers its members access to quality care and convenient services. 2026 benefits and offerings include:

Affordable and Reliable Coverage:

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care provides coverage for all essential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also include dental and vision coverage.

Ambetter Health Solutions:

Ambetter Health Solutions, Centene Corporation’s off-exchange marketplace business offerings, delivers individual health insurance plans that are compatible with Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). While not an ICHRA itself, Ambetter Health Solutions supports employers who choose to adopt this reimbursement model by providing employees with access to affordable, customizable and dependable coverage options. Available in select states, including South Carolina, these plans empower individuals to choose the coverage that best fits their needs, helping employers control costs while offering greater choice and flexibility to their workforce.

Convenient Online Enrollment:

Through the Ambetter from Absolute Total Care website, people can browse and compare coverage options, determine their eligibility for financial subsidies and directly enroll in coverage — all in one place. The platform is accessible through mobile devices, so people can enroll using smartphones. If a person is unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment.

My Health Pays*:

Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle. Through the program, members can complete health-related activities and challenges to earn up to $500 in rewards in 2026. These rewards can be used for health-related expenses such as premiums, copays and deductibles (pharmacy copays are excluded). My Health Pays also allows members to set and reach health goals at their own pace by providing seasonal suggestions for activities and guidance to help stay on track.

Virtual 24/7 Care**:

Virtual 24/7 Care offers members a licensed provider via telehealth for members to access care for illnesses such as flu, skin conditions, ear infections, fever and respiratory infections — all from the comfort of their home.

South Carolina residents interested in learning more about Ambetter from Absolute Total Care or enrolling in a health plan during the open enrollment period may visit ambetterhealth.com/en/sc.

About Ambetter from Absolute Total Care & Ambetter Health

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care serves under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Ambetter from Absolute Total Care is underwritten by Absolute Total Care, Inc., which is a Qualified Health Plan issuer in South Carolina. Ambetter Health, offering the Ambetter Health Solutions product, is underwritten by Celtic Insurance Company. For more information visit ambetterhealth.com/en/sc. This is a solicitation for insurance. For information on your right to receive an Ambetter from Absolute Total Care plan free of discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services, please visit ambetterhealth.com/en/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care is underwritten by Absolute Total Care, Inc. which is a Qualified Health Plan issuer in the South Carolina Health Insurance Marketplace. This is a solicitation for insurance. ©2026 Absolute Total Care, Inc., AmbetterHealth.com/en/sc/. If you, or someone you’re helping, have questions about Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, and are not proficient in English, you have the right to get help and information in your language at no cost and in a timely manner. If you, or someone you’re helping, have an auditory and/or visual condition that impedes communication, you have the right to receive auxiliary aids and services at no cost and in a timely manner. To receive translation or auxiliary services, please contact Member Services at 1-833-270-5443 (Relay 711). For more information on your right to receive an Ambetter from Absolute Total Care plan free of discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services, please visit AmbetterHealth.com and scroll to the bottom of the page.

*Healthcare-related costs will vary by member and the plan in which you are enrolled. Funds expire immediately upon termination of insurance coverage. My Health Pays® rewards can be used for pharmacy cost share at Hy-Vee* and Walmart and at a mail order pharmacy (currently Express Scripts). *Hy-Vee is currently available in select states. Find a store at www.hy-vee.com/stores. Rewards cannot be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, firearms products, lottery tickets, gift cards, or for cash.Restrictions apply. Members must qualify for and complete all activities to receive $500 or more. Visit My.AmbetterHealth.com for more details. Your health plan is committed to helping you achieve your best health. Rewards for participating in a wellness program are available to all members. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this wellness program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact us at 1-833-270-5443 (Relay 711) and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you in light of your health status.

**Cost sharing may apply when using Virtual 24/7 Care. Ambetter Health does not provide medical care. Medical care is provided by individual providers which are independent contractors and not agents of Ambetter Health.