Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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001-31826
(Commission file
number)
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42-1406317
(IRS
Employer Identification No.)
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Date:
January 2, 2009
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CENTENE
CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ KEITH H.
WILLIAMSON
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Keith
H. Williamson
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Senior
Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press
release of Centene Corporation issued December 31,
2008.
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