2008-05-05 23:38:03 -

- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that it will present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference, which will be held May 13-15, 2008, at The Four Seasons Las Vegas.

Centene Corporation will present on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 12:40 PM (Pacific Daylight Time). The presentation will be available as a live, audio web cast at: www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/healthcare08/id01107518.cfm; after which time it will be archived until May 30, 2008.

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 State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). The Company operates health plans

in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition, the Company contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, long-term care, managed vision, nurse triage, pharmacy benefits management and treatment compliance. Information regarding Centene is available via the Internet at www.centene.com.

Centene Corporation
Edmund E. Kroll, 212-759-0382
Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations