ST. LOUIS, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at two healthcare conferences in May.

At the Deutsche Bank 36th Annual Health Care Conference, to be held May 2-4, 2011, at the InterContinental Boston in Boston, Mass., Centene's presentation is scheduled for Monday, May 2nd at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast is available at: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=CNC&item_id=3912230.

The following week, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Healthcare Conference, to be held May 10-12, 2011, at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev., Centene is scheduled to present on Thursday, May 12th at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.  The presentation will also be available via live audio webcast at: https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/baml/healthcare2011/id41758810.cfm.

Shortly after each 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