WellCare Health Plans, Inc. is an American health insurance company that provides managed care services primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans for members across the United States.
WellCare began operations in 1985 and has its headquarters in Tampa, Florida. It became a subsidiary of Centene Corporation in January 2020.[3]
History
WellCare began operations in 1985 in Tampa, Florida as a Medicaid provider for the State of Florida.[4] In 1992, Kiran Patel, a cardiologist and entrepreneur, purchased the company.[5][6]