ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2003--Centene Corporation (Nasdaq:CNTE) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and year end 2002 financial results pre-market on Monday, February 10, 2003, and then host a conference call at 8:30 AM (Eastern Time) to review the results. Mr. Michael F. Neidorff, president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Karey L. Witty, chief financial officer, of Centene Corporation will host the call.

Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 800/695-6803 in the U.S. and Canada, 706/643-1452 from abroad, or via a live Internet broadcast on the company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investor Relations section.

A replay will be available for on demand listening shortly after the completion of the call until 11:59 PM Eastern on February 17, 2003 at the aforementioned URL or by dialing 800/642-1687 in the U.S. and Canada, or 706/645-9291 from abroad, and entering access code 7463552.

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 (SCHIP). Centene operates health plans in Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas and New Jersey. Information regarding Centene is available via the Internet at www.centene.com.

--30--DH/na*