Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2004 financial results after the close of business on Monday, October 25, 2004 and host a conference call on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 8:30 AM (Eastern Time) to review the results. Mr. Michael F. Neidorff, chairman and chief executive officer, and Mr. Karey L. Witty, chief financial officer, of Centene Corporation, will host the call.