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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Events In January 2014, the Company acquired a majority interest in U.S. Medical Management, LLC, a management services organization and provider of in-home health services for high acuity populations, for approximately $200,000. The transaction consideration was financed through a combination of cash on hand and 2,243,217 shares of Centene common stock.

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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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