ST. LOUIS, Mar 6, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Centene Corporation (Nasdaq:CNTE) today announced that it will be making two presentations at the SG Cowen 22nd Annual Healthcare Conference at 10:15 a.m. (EST) and 11:15 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts. Michael F. Neidorff, Centene's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host the presentations.

    About Centene

Centene Corporation provides managed care programs and related services to individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The company operates health plans in Wisconsin, Indiana and Texas.

CONTACT:          Centene Corporation
                  Karey L. Witty, 314/725-4477
                  or
                  In-Site Communications
                  Investor Relations:
                  Lisa Carlton Wilson, 212/759-3929

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