ST. LOUIS, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation
(NYSE: CNC) has been awarded the 2010 Corporate Achievement and
Image Award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators
(NBCSL). The honor was announced recently at the NBCSL's
annual conference held in Atlanta,
Georgia.
The prestigious award is given annually to individuals or
corporations who work closely with African American legislators on
key issues impacting the African American community. In
addition, Centene Corporation was singled out for assisting the
NBCSL in its networking activities with members and advocates.
"We are truly honored to be recognized by this organization and
its membership of outstanding African American elected officials,"
said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Neidorff.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading
multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related
services to the rising number of under-insured and uninsured
individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid,
including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well
as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster
Care, long-term care, other state-sponsored programs and
Medicare (Special Needs Plans). Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary
offers states unique "exchange-based" and other cost-effective
coverage solutions for low-income populations. The company operates
local health plans and offers a range of health insurance
solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial
organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral
health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth
services, and pharmacy benefits management. More information
regarding Centene is available at www.centene.com.
About The National Black Caucus of State Legislators
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is a
membership association, representing more than 600 African American
state legislators hailing from 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. NBCSL members represent more
than 50 million Americans of various racial backgrounds. NBCSL
monitors federal and state activity and provides this information
to its members through policy symposiums and conferences. Each
year, NBCSL members pass policy resolutions that directly impact
federal and state policy. The organization focuses on issues that
directly impact US domestic policy and is committed to policies
that positively affect all Americans.
SOURCE Centene Corporation