Company Also Offers Expanded Benefits and Free Help Line to Address Social Determinants of Health

Centene continues its commitment to support the most vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19

Centene partners with organizations across the country to support their respective mental health efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

Company to join forces with Quest Diagnostics to expand access to COVID-19 testing at critical safety net providers across the country

-- Diluted EPS of $0.08; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.86 --

Company funds $5 million initiative to expand telehealth at Federally Qualified Health Centers in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers

- Company makes investments to combat hunger, improve connectivity and provide key health and educational products to those in need

- Centene to provide up to three months paid leave for employees who choose to join a medical reserve force

- Centene to waive COVID-19 related costs for Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace members, building on steps already taken in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force

Company to waive member cost-sharing, cover screening costs for Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace members

-- 2019 Full Year Diluted EPS of $3.14; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 --

Transaction Expected to Close on or about January 23, 2020

All 27 States Have Provided Approvals of Centene's Control of WellCare Domestic Insurers

-- 2019 Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.23; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.96 --