ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

(a) On April 24, 2012, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The information contained in the website cited in the press release is not a part of this report.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Nor shall such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed:

99.1 Press release of Centene Corporation issued April 24, 2012, as to financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

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