WellCare Health Plans

WellCare provides government-sponsored managed care services to over 1.1 million members nationwide, through Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. The company offers Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and benefits, and home services including therapy services, caregiver training, vehicle modification, and more. Seniors, families, and individuals with complex medical needs can find the coverage they need with WellCare. WellCare knows building healthy communities begins at the local level. The company proudly partners with local organizations who work to address food insecurity, poverty, and other barriers to care in the communities it serves.  WellCare is equally passionate about providing a healthy and balanced environment for their employees. The company was named to the Forbes 2019 list of “Best Employers for New Grads,” FORTUNE Magazine’s 2019 and 2020 lists of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” and “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) in 2019. WellCare was acquired by Centene on January 23, 2020. Today, Centene provides quality health care coverage to over 25 million members nationwide. To learn more about WellCare, please visit the company website at www.wellcare.com.

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Health insurer Centene Corp said Wednesday it reached an agreement to acquire WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

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Health-care company Centene Corp.  on Wednesday announced plans to purchase managed-care provider WellCare Health Plans Inc.

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