-- CONFIRMS 2018 GUIDANCE --

Plans to release 2019 Financial Guidance after close of market on December 13th

-- 2018 Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.09; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.79 --

Centene and Ascension to explore acceleration of Medicare Advantage growth by establishing leading Medicare Advantage plan as a preferred model in select markets

-- 2018 Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.50; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.80 --

Fidelis Care Becomes Centene's Health Plan in New York State

-- 2018 First Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.91; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.17 --

-- Live Audio Webcast of Annual Meeting Available --

-- 2017 Full Year Diluted EPS of $4.69; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $5.03 --