Centene Corporation to Present at Upcoming Healthcare Conferences

November 6, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that it will present at two upcoming healthcare conferences over the next few weeks.

Next week, at the Credit Suisse 18th Annual Health Care Conference, to be held November 11-13, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Centene will present Wednesday, November 11th at 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Investors and other interested parties may access Centene's presentation at: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=174781&s=1&k=E91138148481B8AE93D26A4DB82EFF7D.

The following week, Centene will present on Thursday, November 19th at 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time at Citi's 6th Annual Small/Mid Cap Conference, to be held November 19-20, at the Citigroup Global Markets Offices in New York City. Anyone interested in accessing a live, audio webcast of Centene's presentation may do so via the following website: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/smid09/28111122.cfm.

A webcast replay can be accessed shortly after each presentation via the Company's website at www.centene.com under the Investors section.

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, Long-Term Care and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). The Company operates local health plans and offers a wide range of health insurance solutions to individuals and the rising number of uninsured Americans. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, pharmacy benefits management and medication adherence. Information regarding Centene is available via the Internet at www.centene.com.

SOURCE Centene Corporation