Centene Corp. reaffirmed earnings guidance for 2016. The company continues to expect total revenues of $39.4 billion at the midpoint of its guidance range for 2016, representing 73% growth over 2015 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.18 at the midpoint, increasing 33% over the prior year. Effective tax rate for the year is expected to be between 55% to 57%. The growth in the adjusted EBITDA and expect to be in the $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion range. This represents a 90% increase from the prior year. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA represents approximately 4.6% of total revenue at the midpoint, which is an increase from 4.2% in the prior year. Lastly, the company is reaffirming its previous guidance, which is unchanged from the first quarter earnings call including total revenues between $39 billion to $39.8 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.00 to $4.35. The company would expects its effective tax rate in 2017 to decrease as a result of the 1 year deferral of the health insurer fee.