ST. LOUIS, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it will present at the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Healthcare Conference, to be held March 13-15, 2012, at the Loews Miami Hotel in Miami, Fla.

Centene's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available via: http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/031312a_lp/?entity=73_6DXXXYS.

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