Working as an emergency room physician, in 1980, Dr. Molina realized that the needs of the less fortunate were being underserved. He opened a clinic in Long Beach, California where he cared for patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Over the years, Molina Healthcare has expanded this legacy. Our coverage now includes ten states across the country. Over 1.2 million people who depend on government assistance for their healthcare trust the quality and affordability of Molina Healthcare's Medicaid and Medicare plans.
- Opened three primary care clinics in 1980
- Molina Healthcare obtained an HMO license in California in 1985
- Molina Healthcare entered Florida market in September 2008
- Molina Healthcare completed a successful initial public offering July 2003
- Mercy CarePlus was acquired by Molina Healthcare in November 2007
- Hispanic Business Magazine listed Molina Healthcare as the 2nd largest Hispanic Business in America in terms of revenue and growth in 2008
- Molina Healthcare was ranked among the top 15 national managed care firms, according to InterStudy, a national managed care research organization
- Fortune Magazine listed Molina Healthcare in its rankings of the 1000 largest U.S. corporations
- Molina Healthcare has six health plans accredited by National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This makes Molina the industry leader in documenting the commitment to the quality of health care delivered to members

