Centene Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved a request from Michael Neidorff, Chairman, for a medical leave of absence. James Dallas has been named Acting Chairman of the Board. Effective immediately, day-to-day management of the Company will be led on an interim basis by an expanded Office of the Chairman, consisting of Sarah London, Vice Chairman of the Board; Brent Layton, President and Chief Operating Officer; Drew Asher, Chief Financial Officer; and Shannon Bagley, Chief Administrative Officer.

The Office of the Chairman will report to James Dallas in his position as Acting Chairman of the Board.