WellCare Names Scott D. Law Senior Vice President, Health Care Delivery

“We are pleased to welcome Scott to our leadership team,” said Heath Schiesser, president and chief executive officer of WellCare. “Scott brings extensive experience in developing and driving a national strategy for network management and contracting, which will be valuable in our efforts to ensure member access to quality care and disciplined medical cost management.”

“I’m looking forward to working with a leadership team and associates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries,” said Scott Law. “WellCare plays a significant role in the health care of nearly 2.4 million Medicare and Medicaid members across the country, and I’m pleased to be part of a company that is focused on working with its providers and government clients to provide members access to important health care benefits.”

Mr. Law brings more than 20 years experience in health care. As previously noted, prior to joining WellCare, Mr. Law served Health Net, first as its national chief network officer and later as its national health care delivery officer. Mr. Law’s previous experience includes roles with CIGNA Corporation, Humana and several Florida hospitals.

Mr. Law is a graduate of the Executive Development Program, Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Management from Florida Tech and his Bachelor of Science, Business Management, from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services exclusively for 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 2.4 million members nationwide as of June 30, 2009. For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company’s website at www.wellcare.com.

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