CENTENE CORP — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2019

Apr 16, 2019

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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CENTENE CORPORATION

CENTENE PLAZA

7700 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63105

SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROXY STATEMENT

FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS To Be Held April 23, 2019

On April 16, 2019, Tommy Thompson informed Centene Corporation of his commitment to reduce the number of public company boards on which he serves as director from five to four by the end of 2019.

The Board has nominated Orlando Ayala, John R. Roberts, and Tommy G. Thompson for re-election to the Board. We expect that Mr. Ayala, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Thompson will be able to serve if elected.

The Board believes the election of these three nominees is in our best interests and the best interests of our stockholders and recommends a vote “FOR” the election of the three nominees.