Tampa, Florida (March 6, 2012) - WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that Alec Cunningham, chief executive officer, will present at the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Healthcare Conference.  The presentation will occur on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

The presentation will be webcast live.  In addition, a replay of the webcast will be available beginning approximately one hour following the conclusion of the live broadcast and for 30 days thereafter.  Both the live presentation and the replay will be available via the Company's website at www.wellcare.com.

About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care 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 approximately 2.6 million members nationwide as of December 31, 2011.www.wellcare.com.

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CONTACTS:
Investor Relations
Gregg Haddad
813-206-3916
gregg.haddad@wellcare.com

Media Relations
Denise Malecki
813-206-2747
denise.malecki@wellcare.com

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