ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at two upcoming healthcare conferences in September.

At the Morgan Stanley Global Health Care Conference, to be held September 13-14, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City, Centene will present Monday, September 13th, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation at: http://www.corporateir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?ticker=CNC&item_id=3323207 is available for those unable to attend in person.

In addition, Centene will present Friday, September 17th at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Stifel Nicolaus 2010 Healthcare Conference, September 15-17, 2010, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Mass. Investors and other interested parties can access a live audio webcast at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/stifel/healthcare2010/67301185.cfm.

A webcast replay will be available shortly after each presentation via the Company's website at www.centene.com under the Investors section.

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, 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 Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, long-term care, 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