ST. LOUIS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at the Barclays Capital 2011 High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference, to be held March 23-25, 2011, at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla.

Centene's presentation is scheduled for Thursday March 24th at 8:50 AM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast will be available via the following link: http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/032311a_lp/default.asp?entity=153_N28U00W.

Shortly after the presentation, a webcast replay will be available 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