ST. LOUIS, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference, to be held March 23-24, 2010, at the Loews Miami Hotel.

Centene will present on Tuesday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and other interested parties may access a live, audio webcast of the presentation at:  http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/032310a_rb/?entity=31_DB7IYLM. A webcast replay can be accessed shortly after the 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 the rising number of under-insured and uninsured individuals.  Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and long-term care, in addition to other state-sponsored programs, and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique, "exchange-based" and other cost-effective coverage solutions for low-income populations. The Company operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy benefits management. More information regarding Centene is available at www.centene.com.

SOURCE Centene Corporation