WellCare in the News

American Indian Health Fair Festival: Connecting Culture to Positive Health Outcomes

11/13/2024

WellCare of North Carolina and Centene Corporation, in partnership with the Lumbee Tribe and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, will host the American Indian Health Fair Festival at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.

WellCare of North Carolina Donates $100,000 to Support Camp HOPE America

9/4/2024

WellCare of North Carolina announced a donation available to nine  Family Justice Centers across North Carolina. These funds will support Camp HOPE America, a week-long overnight camp specially designed for youth impacted by domestic violence and trauma.

WellCare of North Carolina and Expressable Expand Advanced Speech Therapy Program Across the State

7/31/2024

WellCare of North Carolina, and Expressable, the market leader in research-based, family-centered speech therapy care, announced they are expanding their partnership to offer advanced speech therapy interventions to underserved populations in North Carolina.

WellCare Welcome Room Opens in Raleigh, Providing Healthcare Resources and Community Support

7/18/2024

WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare) announced the grand opening of a new WellCare Welcome Room in Raleigh, a space to helps assist members about health plans and benefits, speak to WellCare representatives and access other healthcare resources.

WellCare of North Carolina Receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Ahead of 2025 Requirement

7/10/2024

WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has received Health Equity Accreditation Status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Originally mandated for completion by mid-year 2025, WellCare achieved this milestone in mid-year 2024, showcasing its strong commitment to health equity.

WellCare of North Carolina and the Centene Foundation Announce Investment in The Umbrella Center

5/24/2024

WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a provider of Medicaid healthcare coverage in North Carolina, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, today announced a $1.95 million investment in The Umbrella Center. 

WellCare of North Carolina and Reinvestment Partners Join to Improve the Health of North Carolinians

2/13/24

WellCare of North Carolina announced a partnership with Reinvestment Partners, a North Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health by enrolling WellCare members in the Eat Well Program (Eat Well). Eat Well will provide eligible WellCare Medicaid members with a prepaid credit card worth $80 a month to use for the purchase of nutritious fruits and vegetables.