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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INCLUDED
IN THE TRIGON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000
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<RECEIVABLES> 387,303
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<PP&E> 149,743
<DEPRECIATION> 94,460
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<BONDS> 247,933
0
0
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<CGS> 957,493
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 82,309
<INCOME-TAX> 23,728
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