Centene to purchase WellCare in $17.3B deal by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Centene will purchase rival insurer WellCare Health Plans in a deal valued at $17.3 billion, the companies announced early Wednesday.
WellCare closes Part D acquisition from Aetna by Evan Sweeney Tuesday, December 4, 2018 WellCare closed its purchase of Aetna's Medicare Part D business, tripling the size of its membership.
WellCare CEO looking toward partnerships in Q4 2018 and beyond by Rose Meltzer Tuesday, October 30, 2018 With Aetna's Part D business and Meridian Health Plan under its belt, WellCare now hopes to partner with local agencies, expand its network, and more.
WellCare finalizes $2.5B Meridian purchase by Rose Meltzer Tuesday, September 4, 2018 The insurer hopes to expand its presence in Medicaid, in Medicare Advantage and on the exchanges.
WellCare taps $2B in stocks and bonds for Meridian purchase by Evan Sweeney Thursday, August 9, 2018 WellCare has sold off $1.2 billion in common stock and an additional $750 million in senior notes to generate cash to close its Meridian purchase.
WellCare's Florida contracts to bring in $1.5B by Evan Sweeney Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Several new Medicaid contracts in Florida are expected to be a boon for WellCare.
WellCare to acquire Meridian Health for $2.5B by Evan Sweeney Wednesday, May 30, 2018 WellCare agreed to acquire Meridian Health Plans, bolstering its Medicaid membership and adding a proprietary PBM.
Highest-paid health insurance CEO earned $22M in 2016 by Leslie Small Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Centene’s Michael Neidorff earned a total of $22 million in 2016, making him the highest-paid executive of the eight largest publicly traded health insurers.
