ST. LOUIS, Mar 7, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Centene Corporation (Nasdaq: CNTE) announced today that it will present at the SG Cowen 23rd Annual Health Care Conference. The conference will be held at The Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston, MA.

Michael F. Neidorff, Centene's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 from 1:15-2:00 pm and again from 2:15-3:00 pm Eastern Time. The presentation will be available as a live audio webcast at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=12573, and will be available until March 25, 2003 at the aforementioned URL.

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.

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

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