KAPOLEI, Hawaii and TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Although a recent addition to the Maui Waena Intermediate School includes nine air-conditioned classrooms, many of the school's 1,100 students are still in rooms with little relief from the Maui heat. To help create a better educational environment for all students, 'Ohana Health Plan, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, today presented 40 tower and mini fans to the school.

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'Ohana representatives were joined at the ceremony by Lt. Governor Shan S. Tsutsui and State Representative Justin Woodson (D-9).

"There is a significant relationship between education and health. We thank Rep. Woodson for recognizing this and connecting 'Ohana to a school in need," said Scott Sivik, market vice president at 'Ohana Health Plan. "The best learning takes place in comfortable settings, and we are honored to help create an environment at Maui Waena that helps every student have the opportunity to succeed."

"I would like to thank 'Ohana Health Plan for taking the initiative to engage with the community to help fill needs that assist students in the classroom and beyond," said Rep. Woodson.

"A big mahalo to 'Ohana Health Plan for its generous fan donation to Maui Waena and for recognizing that it's important for members of the community to pitch in to help create a conducive learning environment for our students," said Lt. Governor Tsutsui. "I'd also like to thank 'Ohana Health Plan for becoming a partner in other initiatives that support the overall health and well-being of our keiki, such as the R.E.A.C.H. Initiative."

"I want to thank 'Ohana Health Plan for its generous donation and really appreciate the community support of our school. It helps with student learning," said Jamie Yap, principal at Maui Waena Intermediate School.

As of June 30, 2016, 'Ohana Health Plan has more than 230 employees in Hawaii and serves approximately 57,000 members through its offices in Kapolei, Honolulu, Hilo and Kahului.

About 'Ohana Health Plan

'Ohana Health Plan is offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. WellCare provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans. The company serves approximately 3.8 million members nationwide as of June 30, 2016. 'Ohana has been able to take WellCare's national experience and develop an 'Ohana care model that addresses local members' health care and health coordination needs. As of June 30, 2016, 'Ohana serves approximately 48,800 Medicaid members, 7,800 Medicare Advantage members, and 400 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members in Hawaii. For more information about 'Ohana, please visit the company's website at www.ohanahealthplan.com.

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SOURCE WellCare Health Plans, Inc.