TAMPA, Fla. (March 17, 2015) - WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that it will award $20,000 in micro-grants to support Georgia social service organizations. Nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organizations that offer services to address transportation, caregiving and dental needs are encouraged to apply. The micro-grants will be awarded in denominations of $500, $1,000 or $1,500.


"The Social Safety Net is critical to achieving positive outcomes for the seniors, and low-income children and families that WellCare serves," said Veatrice Futch, supervisor of WellCare of Georgia's Community Advocacy team. "Decreases in funding are causing local, community-based public assistance organizations to cut back services. WellCare wants to do our part to sustain the Social Safety Net to support the health and vitality of our members, their families and the communities at large."


Qualifying organizations can apply by completing a short application online at http://www.thecommunitycommitment.org/micro-grant-request-submission/. The application period is open until April 4. Awardees will be notified the week of May 24. For more information about the micro-grants, call 1-866-300-1141.


As of Dec. 31, 2014, WellCare serves approximately 604,000 Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® plan members, 31,000 Medicare Advantage plan members and 55,000 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members in Georgia. To learn more about how we care for Georgians watch Gloria's story at http://youtu.be/qyn-nywze04.


About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Plans and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind and disabled. The company serves approximately 4.1 million members nationwide as of Dec. 31, 2014.www.wellcare.com or view the company's videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/WellCareHealthPlan.


CONTACTS:
Media Relations
Michele Pinnau
813-206-2747
michele.pinnau@wellcare.com

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