Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, WellCare has established the close of business on April 30, 2009, for receipt by the Company of stockholder proposals for inclusion in the Company's definitive proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. The proposals must be delivered to the Secretary of the Company at the following address: WellCare Health Plans, Inc., 8725 Henderson Road, Renaissance One, Tampa, Florida 33634, Attention: General Counsel and Secretary. The telephone number is (813) 290-6200. WellCare recommends that the proposals be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proposals also will need to comply with the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in the Company's proxy materials, and may be omitted if not in compliance with applicable requirements.
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services exclusively for government-sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind, and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans. The Company served more than 2.5 million members nationwide as of December 31, 2008. For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company's website at www.wellcare.com.
SOURCE: WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. Investor relations: Gregg Haddad, 813-865-1284 gregg.haddad@wellcare.com or Media relations: Amy Knapp, 813-290-6208 amy.knapp@wellcare.com

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