Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
Centene Corporation:
Centene Corporation:
We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the registration statement.
/s/ KPMG LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
May 13, 2011
May 13, 2011