WellCare Health Plans
WellCare is a health insurance provider offering government-sponsored health plans such as Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug plans, Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs. WellCare was established over 20 years ago in 1985 and works directly with over 25,000 physician and more than 60,000 pharmacies. Membership throughout the U.S. provides health insurance benefits to nearly 2 million members. Although their Medicare prescription drug benefits are available in most states, the major focus and availability of health plans is within eight states that include Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana and New York. WellCare is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and has regional offices in Miami, Manhattan, North Haven, Baton Rouge, Marietta, Cleveland and Chicago.
The Medicare Health plans offered by WellCare are currently available in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana and New York. Product availability, plan design and benefits may vary by state and region. For specific information regarding product availability and plan design you will need to check with WellCare.
The Medicare Health Plans offered by WellCare are Medicare Advantage plans and offer prescription drug benefits and other health care coverage. The WellCare network of participating physicians and hospitals is selected based on a review and must meet WellCare's high quality standards and stringent requirements. The Medicare Health Plans provide comprehensive health coverage with little or no monthly health plan premiums, as well as minimal co-pays. Other benefits include vision and hearing care, free preventive care and worldwide emergency coverage.
WellCare offers their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans nationwide. Available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, plan benefits under their Prescription Drug plans may vary by state and region. Depending upon availability, plans may offer deductibles of $0, prescription co-pays of $0 for generic and $15 for formulary brand name prescription drugs, and initial coverage limits as high as $2,400. Based upon plan design and geographic location, monthly premiums can range between $20 to $50.
WellCare also provides Family Health plans in the above-referenced states. WellCare Family Health plans include programs for children such as the Healthy Kids plan, the Husky plan and the PeachCare health plan. These government-sponsored health plans require enrollment in your State Medicaid program. Benefits under the children's health plans are offered to children who are not eligible for Medicare and do not have other private health insurance or group sponsored health insurance. An example of the coverage offered through this program is the Staywell plan that is available in Florida. The plan that gives you all of your Medicaid benefits but also includes vision and dental benefits as well as annual physicals, travel coverage and family planning.
Recent WellCare News
- November 2006 - Senior Choice Gold Award awarded to WellCare for its 2007 Medicare Advantage WellCare Value Plan.
- October 2006 - WellCare announces the addition of four new Open Access plans to their Private Fee-For-Service Medicare Plan portfolio. New plans to be offered in more than 700 counties in 38 states.
- August 2006 - WellCare expands Harmony Health Plan to Missouri
AM Best Rating:
WellCare of Florida, Inc. - B- (Good)
WellCare of Louisiana, Inc. - NR5 (Not Formally Followed)
WellCare of New York, Inc. - B (Good)
Contact Information:
WellCare Health Plans
P.O. Box 31372
Tampa, FL 33631-3372
Phone: (888) 423-5252
