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WellCare Appoints David J. McNichols as State President, Georgia

Tampa, Florida (November 16, 2011) – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that David J. McNichols has joined the company as state president of WellCare of Georgia. He reports to the president of WellCare’s South Division, Jesse L. Thomas, and his responsibilities include overseeing WellCare’s Georgia operations as well as providing leadership as the company engages in state-wide expansion initiatives. “David’s experience and knowledge of the Georgia market will provide valuable insight as WellCare enhances its services for Medicare and Medicaid members throughout the

WellCare Joins the Millions to Stop Diabetes

TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2011) — Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) employees, along with their family and friends, came together on November 12, 2011, at the University of South Florida to participate in American Diabetes Association’s signature event, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Employee fundraising combined with a matching donation by The WellCare Community Foundation brought the total donated to more than $40,000. “This is WellCare’s third consecutive year supporting the American Diabetes Association through its Step Out walk, and I am proud of our employees’

WellCare Joins the Millions to Stop Diabetes

TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2010) — Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) employees, along with their family and friends, came together on November 12, 2011, at the University of South Florida to participate in American Diabetes Association’s signature event, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Employee fundraising combined with a matching donation by The WellCare Community Foundation brought the total donated to more than $40,000. “This is WellCare’s third consecutive year supporting the American Diabetes Association through its Step Out walk, and I am proud of our employees’

WELLCARE, THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND SHANDS JACKSONVILLE EXPAND PROVIDER ACCESS FOR MEDICARE MEMBERS

Tampa, Florida (October 10, 2011) – WellCare Health Plans Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that the University of Florida physicians and Shands Jacksonville, a private, not-for-profit hospital, have joined WellCare’s network of Medicare health services providers. WellCare Medicare Advantage plan members in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas now have access to more than 450 qualified University of Florida physicians and other health care providers as part of their in-network options. “We are committed to offering Medicare beneficiaries access to quality health care choices,” said

WELLCARE AND HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL EXPAND CHICAGO PROVIDER NETWORK

Tampa, Florida (September 7, 2011) – WellCare Health Plans Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, and Holy Cross Hospital, a not-for-profit health system serving residents of Chicago’s southwest neighborhoods and suburbs, announced a partnership that offers expanded access and options to WellCare Medicare members in the Chicago area. This partnership adds nearly 250 qualified physicians to WellCare’s provider network. “We are committed to providing our members with access to quality health care options that are

WELLCARE PARTICIPATES IN PAINT YOUR HEART OUT, TAMPA TO LEND A HELPING HAND IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Tampa, FL (April 15, 2011) – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) participated in Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa for the third consecutive year on April 9, 2011. A team of WellCare associates, their families and friends spent the day restoring and beautifying the home of a Tampa resident. “WellCare is fortunate to have associates who are passionate about giving back to their community, both on and off the job,” said Alec Cunningham, WellCare’s chief executive officer. “This effort exemplifies a commitment to serve, which is consistent with WellCare’s mission to serve some of our nation’s

`Ohana Names Dr. Richard O. Banner State Medical Director

WAIPAHU, Hawai`i (April 12, 2011) – `Ohana Health Plan today announced that Richard O. Banner, M.D., has joined the company as the plan’s state medical director. Dr. Banner will oversee the clinical direction of medical services and quality improvement functions for `Ohana, reporting directly to `Ohana’s region president, Erhardt H.L. Preitauer. “We are very pleased that Dr. Banner has joined `Ohana and is engaged in our mission to enhance our members’ health and quality of life,” said Erhardt H.L. Preitauer. "He has diligently served our state for decades, promoting the health of the

Diabetes and the Flu

By: Dr. Alan SmithSenior Medical Director of Prescription Drug Plans, Pharmacy and Health Services, WellCare Health Plans, Inc.During each annual flu season, campaigns are launched to convince as many people as possible to get the seasonal flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) annually highlights high-risk populations and urges these people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. While a lot of the flu focus falls on senior citizens, pregnant women and children, one very large group that should be especially cautious of flu virus infections is people with

Is it too late to get the flu vaccine?

By: Dr. Alan Smith--Senior Medical Director of Prescription Drug Plans, Pharmacy and Health Services, WellCare Health Plans, Inc.The flu virus is transmitted year-round, but during cooler months, flu cases tend to increase. Regularly occurring periods when flu outbreaks are common are called flu seasons. In the United States, flu season runs from October through May. During each annual flu season, campaigns are launched to convince as many people as possible to get the seasonal flu vaccine, which is usually at the beginning of September. By the middle to end of November, seasonal flu

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