On February 6, 2013, Coventry Health Care, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its results of operations for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2012, and its financial condition as of the period then ended. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this item 2.02 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any Company filings under the Exchange Act or Securities Exchange Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description of Exhibit
   99.1        Coventry Health Care, Inc.'s press release dated February 6, 2013,
               containing financial results for the quarter and twelve months ended
               December 31, 2012 (furnished pursuant to filing guidance contained
               in SEC Release 33-8176).