BETHESDA, Md. (March 11, 2013) - Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE: CVH) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share payable on April 9, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 22, 2013.

Coventry Health Care (www.coventryhealthcare.com) is a diversified national managed health care company based in Bethesda, Maryland, dedicated to delivering high-quality health care solutions at an affordable price. Coventry provides a full portfolio of risk and fee-based products including Medicare and Medicaid programs, group and individual health insurance, workers' compensation solutions, and network rental services. With a presence in every state in the nation, Coventry's products currently serve approximately 5 million individuals helping them receive the greatest possible value for their health care investment.

Contact:

Randy Giles
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
(301) 581-5687

Drew Asher
SVP, Corporate Finance
(301) 581-5717


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