TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that members of its management team are scheduled to present at the 34(th) Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific time (10:30 a.m. Eastern time).

WellCare also expects to release its full-year 2016 financial guidance on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at approximately 5:00 a.m. Pacific time (8:00 a.m. Eastern time). The company anticipates discussing its full-year 2016 guidance during its presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

The presentation will be webcast live from the company's website. The webcast and a copy of the presentation will be accessible in the "Events and Presentations" section at ir.wellcare.com. The webcast and presentation should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to its start time. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the conclusion of the live broadcast.

About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs. The company served approximately 3.8 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2015. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com.

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