Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 26, 2009, Heath G. Schiesser, President and Chief Executive Officer of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (the "Company"), informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") that he intends to resign from his current officer and director positions upon the appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schiesser intends to continue serving in his current roles until his Chief Executive Officer successor has been appointed. The Board has formed a Committee on Leadership and Executive Succession, comprised of certain directors and a non-director executive officer, to focus on leadership transition at the Company.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr. Schiesser's intentions and the formation of the Committee on Leadership and Executive Succession is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

None.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

None.

(c) Shell Company Transactions.

None.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

99.1 Press Release of the Company issued June 29, 2009.

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