BETHESDA, Md. (September 28, 2012) - Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE: CVH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2012 financial results before market open on Friday, October 26, 2012.  Given the August 20, 2012 announcement of the definitive agreement in which Aetna will acquire Coventry, the Company will not be hosting a conference call following its third quarter earnings release.

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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