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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
RightCHOICE Managed Care, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 33-90608, 333-33293 &
333-33317) of our reports dated February 9, 2000, except for Note 13 for which
the date is March 9, 2000, relating to the financial statements and financial
statement schedules of RightCHOICE Managed Care, Inc., which reports are
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-KA.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
September 25, 2000