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CENTENE CORPORATION (NYSE:CNC) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

CENTENE CORPORATION (NYSE:CNC) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial ConditionITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

(a) On July25, 2017, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the second quarter ended June30, 2017. 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

(d) 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 July25, 2017, as to financial results for the second quarter ended June30, 2017.

to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CENTENE CORPORATION

Date:

July25, 2017

By:

/s/ Jeffrey A. Schwaneke

Jeffrey A. Schwaneke

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press release* of Centene Corporation issued July 25, 2017, as to financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

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The press release is being furnished CENTENE CORP ExhibitEX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit Exhibit 99.1             N E W S R E L E A S E                                                                                 Contact:Investor Relations Inquiries Edmund E. Kroll,…To view the full exhibit click here
About CENTENE CORPORATION (NYSE:CNC)
Centene Corporation is a diversified healthcare company that provides programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. The Company also provides education and outreach programs to inform and assist members in accessing appropriate healthcare services. The Company operates through two segments. The Managed Care segment provides health plan coverage to individuals, through government subsidized programs, including Medicaid, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Long Term Care (LTC), Foster Care, dual-eligible individuals (Duals) and the Supplemental Security Income Program, also known as the Aged, Blind or Disabled Program (ABD). The Specialty Services segment consists of its specialty companies offering a range of healthcare services and products to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups and other commercial organizations.