EXHIBIT A
Joint Filing Agreement
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, each of the parties hereto agrees with the other parties that the
statement of Schedule 13D pertaining to certain securities of Coventry Health
Care, Inc. to which this agreement is an exhibit is filed by and on behalf of
each such party and that any amendment thereto will be filed on behalf of each
such party.
Dated: April 10, 1998
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Assistant Corporate Secretary
PRINCIPAL HOLDING COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Assistant Corporate Secretary
PRINCIPAL HEALTH CARE, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Assistant Corporate Secretary
