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CONTACTS:
Investor relations:      Media relations:
Gregg Haddad       Denise Malecki
813-206-3916        813-206-2747
gregg.haddad@wellcare.com   denise.malecki@wellcare.com
 
WELLCARE REPORTS ANNUAL AND FOURTH QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

Tampa, Florida (February 15, 2012) – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.  As determined under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $85.1 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, compared with $26.1 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010.  Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $93.4 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, compared with $30.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010.

As determined under GAAP, the Company reported net income for the year 2011 of $264.2 million, or $6.10 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $53.4 million, or $1.26 per share, for 2010.  Adjusted net income for 2011 was $291.4 million, or $6.73 per diluted share, compared with $114.2 million, or $2.67 per diluted share, for 2010.

“In many ways, our achievements during 2011 transformed the Company and positioned us well for the future,” said Alec Cunningham, WellCare’s chief executive officer.  “Most importantly, growth across our lines of business means we are helping hundreds of thousands more people to improve their health and quality of life, while also helping our government customers more effectively manage their limited resources.”

WellCare’s 2011 accomplishments are highlighted by accreditations of its Georgia and Missouri health plans by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, or NCQA, as well as broad-based year-over-year improvement across all of the Company’s lines of business in Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, or HEDIS®, measures.  WellCare also maintained a disciplined approach to ensuring a competitive cost structure, reducing its adjusted administrative expense ratio by 60 basis points in 2011.  In addition, medical expense management initiatives contributed meaningfully to improvement in the Company’s medical benefits ratio (“MBR”).  During the third quarter, the Company completed an upgrade of its core operating system, which is enabling further progress in improving service, productivity, and compliance.  Finally, WellCare delivered prudent, profitable growth, highlighted by Medicaid program awards in Kentucky and Hawaii.  In addition, membership enrolled in WellCare’s Medicare Advantage dual special needs plans increased over 50%, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (“PDPs”) membership grew 27% in 2011.

Highlights of Operations for the Fourth Quarter
Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased compared with the fourth quarter of 2010, primarily due to the favorable development of medical benefits payable as well as higher premium revenue.  In addition, resolution of prior years’ state tax matters contributed to the better-than-anticipated outcome.  Results for the fourth quarter of 2011 also were affected by greater-than-expected Kentucky Medicaid membership following the Company’s November launch of the program.

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Membership as of December 31, 2011, increased 15% year over year to 2.6 million, compared with 2.2 million members as of December 31, 2010.  PDP segment membership increased 208,000 year over year, or 27%.  Medicare Advantage membership increased year over year by 19,000 members, or 16%.  Medicaid segment membership increased by 111,000, or 8%, year over year to 1.5 million members as of December 31, 2011.

Premium revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased 18% year over year to $1.6 billion.  The increase was driven by growth in PDP segment premium revenue, which increased 26% year over year.  In addition, Medicare Advantage segment revenue increased 18% and Medicaid segment revenue increased 17% year over year.

Medical benefits expense for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $1.2 billion, an increase of 13% from the fourth quarter of 2010.  The Company MBR was 78.9% in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with 82.5% in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The MBRs of all three segments also decreased year over year.  The net impact of the favorable development of medical benefits payable was $66 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with $38 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense as determined under GAAP was $206 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with $194 million for the same period in 2010.  Adjusted SG&A was $189 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase from $179 million in the same period last year.  The year-over-year increase in adjusted SG&A expense was driven primarily by the implementation of the Kentucky Medicaid program, as well as by membership growth.  The adjusted administrative expense ratio was 12.0% in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with 13.4% in same period in 2010.

Cash Flow and Financial Condition Highlights
Net cash provided by operating activities as determined under GAAP was $162 million in the year ended December 31, 2011, compared with $223 million for the year 2010.  Net cash provided by operating activities, modified for the timing of receipts from, and payments to, WellCare’s government customers, was $280 million for 2011, compared with $73 million in 2010.

As of December 31, 2011, unregulated cash and investments were approximately $309 million.  Unregulated cash and investments were approximately $324 million as of September 30, 2011, and $193 million as of December 31, 2010.

Days in claims payable were 55 days as of December 31, 2011, compared with 58 days as of September 30, 2011, and 62 days as of December 31, 2010.

Financial Outlook
The Company is providing its financial outlook for the year ended December 31, 2012:

·  
Adjusted net income per diluted share is expected to be between approximately $4.40 and $4.60.
·  
Premium revenue is expected to be between approximately $6.95 and $7.05 billion.
·  
The 2012 Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and PDP segments' MBRs each are anticipated to increase relative to the respective 2011 segment MBRs.
·  
The adjusted administrative expense ratio is expected to be in the range of 10.4% to 10.6%.

All elements of the Company’s outlook exclude the impact of Medicaid premium taxes.

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February 15, 2012

Webcast
A discussion of WellCare’s fourth quarter and year 2011 results will be webcast live on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  A replay will be available beginning approximately one hour following the conclusion of the live broadcast and will be available for 30 days.  The webcast is available via the Company’s web site at www.wellcare.com and at www.earnings.com.

About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services targeted to 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 2.6 million members nationwide as of December 31, 2011.  For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company’s website at www.wellcare.com.

Basis of Presentation
In addition to results determined under GAAP, net income and certain other operating results described in this news release are reported after adjustment for certain SG&A and interest expenses related to previously disclosed government investigations and related litigation and associated resolution costs that management believes are not indicative of long-term business operations.  Please refer to the schedules in this news release that provide supplemental information reconciling results determined under GAAP to adjusted results.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking” statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.  The Company’s financial outlook contains forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause WellCare’s actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, WellCare’s progress on top priorities such as improving health care quality and access, ensuring a competitive cost position, and delivering prudent, profitable growth.

Additional information concerning these and other important risks and uncertainties can be found under the captions “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and other subsequent filings by WellCare with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain discussions of WellCare’s business and the various factors that may affect it.  WellCare undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events, developments, or otherwise.
 
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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues:
                       
Premium
  $ 1,578,119     $ 1,334,625     $ 6,021,967     $ 5,373,816  
Medicaid premium taxes
    20,325       18,296       76,163       56,374  
Total premium
    1,598,444       1,352,921       6,098,130       5,430,190  
Investment and other income
    1,688       2,529       8,738       10,035  
 Total revenues
    1,600,132       1,355,450       6,106,868       5,440,225  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Medical benefits
    1,245,728       1,100,761       4,872,071       4,536,631  
Selling, general and administrative
    205,587       194,203       718,003       895,894  
Medicaid premium taxes
    20,325       18,296       76,163       56,374  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,632       6,176       26,454       23,946  
Interest
    2,687       69       6,510       229  
Total expenses
    1,480,959       1,319,505       5,699,201       5,513,074  
Income (loss) from operations
    119,173       35,945       407,667       (72,849 )
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes
    10,807             10,807        
Income (loss) before income taxes
    129,980       35,945       418,474       (72,849 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    44,919       9,808       154,228       (19,449 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 85,061     $ 26,137     $ 264,246     $ (53,400 )
                                 
Net income (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 1.98     $ 0.62     $ 6.17     $ (1.26 )
Diluted
  $ 1.96     $ 0.61     $ 6.10     $ (1.26 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    42,985,406       42,492,250       42,817,466       42,365,061  
Diluted
    43,461,343       42,898,465       43,328,756       42,365,061  


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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
 
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,325,098     $ 1,359,548  
Investments
    198,569       108,788  
Premium receivables, net
    217,509       127,796  
Funds receivable for the benefit of members
    162,745       33,182  
Income taxes receivable
    20,655       9,973  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
    172,986       114,492  
Deferred income tax asset
    22,332       61,392  
Total current assets
    2,119,894       1,815,171  
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net
    98,238       76,825  
Goodwill
    111,131       111,131  
Other intangible assets, net
    9,896       11,428  
Long-term investments
    83,019       62,931  
Restricted investments
    60,663       107,569  
Deferred income tax asset
          58,340  
Other assets
    5,270       3,898  
Total Assets
  $ 2,488,111     $ 2,247,293  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current Liabilities:
               
Medical benefits payable
  $ 744,821     $ 742,990  
Unearned premiums
    164       67,383  
Accounts payable
    3,294       8,284  
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
    215,817       199,033  
Current portion of amounts accrued related to investigation resolution
    49,557       121,406  
Current portion of long-term debt
    11,250        
Other payables to government partners
    98,237       46,605  
Total current liabilities
    1,123,140       1,185,701  
Deferred income tax liability
    1,026        
Amounts accrued related to investigation resolution
    101,705       216,136  
Long-term debt
    135,000        
Other liabilities
    10,394       13,410  
Total liabilities
    1,371,265       1,415,247  
Commitments and contingencies
           
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (20,000,000 authorized,
no shares issued or outstanding)
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value (100,000,000 authorized, 42,848,798 and 42,541,725 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    429       425  
Paid-in capital
    448,820       428,818  
Retained earnings
    669,358       405,112  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,761 )     (2,309 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,116,846       832,046  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 2,488,111     $ 2,247,293  

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 264,246     $ (53,400 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    26,454       23,946  
Equity-based compensation expense
    19,530       14,801  
Incremental tax benefit from equity-based compensation
    (2,778 )      
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes
    (10,807 )      
Deferred taxes, net
    98,170       (61,204 )
Provision for doubtful receivables
    11,080       (6,889 )
Changes in operating accounts:
               
Premium receivables, net
    (96,770 )     158,124  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
    (62,016 )     (3,634 )
Medical benefits payable
    1,831       (59,525 )
Unearned premiums
    (67,219 )     (23,113 )
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
    14,018       752  
Other payables to government partners
    51,632       8,458  
Amounts accrued related to investigation resolution
    (73,780 )     256,207  
Income taxes receivable/payable, net
    (12,809 )     (21,134 )
Other, net
    1,217       (10,332 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    161,999       223,057  
Cash used in investing activities:
               
Purchases of investments
    (386,186 )     (219,961 )
Proceeds from sale and maturities of investments
    277,486       163,993  
Purchases of restricted investments
    (34,828 )     (21,820 )
Proceeds from maturities of restricted investments
    81,524       44,800  
Additions to property, equipment and capitalized software, net
    (49,576 )     (27,516 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (111,580 )     (60,504 )
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities:
               
Proceeds from option exercises and other
    6,287       1,443  
Incremental tax benefit from equity-based compensation
    2,778        
Purchase of treasury stock
    (3,684 )     (6,237 )
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs
    147,473        
Repurchase of subordinated notes
    (101,693 )      
Payments on debt
    (3,750 )      
Payments on capital leases
    (2,717 )     (1,011 )
Funds received for the benefit of members
    (129,563 )     44,669  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (84,869 )     38,864  
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
(Decrease) increase during period
    (34,450 )     201,417  
Balance at beginning of year
    1,359,548       1,158,131  
Balance at end of year
  $ 1,325,098     $ 1,359,548  
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid for taxes
  $ 69,846     $ 75,962  
Cash paid for interest
  $ 5,920     $ 228  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
               
Non-cash issuance of subordinated notes
  $ 112,500     $  
Non-cash additions to property, equipment and capitalized software
  $ 2,449     $ 2,354  
Equipment acquired through capital leases
  $     $ 8,868  

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
(Unaudited)

   
As of December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Membership by Program
           
Medicaid Membership
           
TANF
    1,159,000       1,085,000  
CHIP
    162,000       168,000  
SSI and ABD
    115,000       77,000  
FHP
    15,000       10,000  
Total Medicaid Membership
    1,451,000       1,340,000  
                 
Medicare Membership
               
Medicare Advantage
    135,000       116,000  
Prescription Drug Plan (stand-alone)
    976,000       768,000  
Total Medicare Membership
    1,111,000       884,000  
Total Membership
    2,562,000       2,224,000  
                 
Medicaid Membership by State
               
Florida
    404,000       415,000  
Georgia
    562,000       566,000  
Other states
    485,000       359,000  
Total Medicaid Membership
    1,451,000       1,340,000  

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Premium revenue:
                       
Medicaid:
                       
Florida
  $ 215,888     $ 220,052     $ 881,081     $ 889,705  
Georgia
    364,697       352,847       1,449,263       1,357,354  
Other states
    381,764       252,932       1,175,104       1,005,318  
Medicaid premium taxes
    20,325       18,296       76,163       56,374  
Total Medicaid
    982,674       844,127       3,581,611       3,308,751  
                                 
Medicare:
                               
Medicare Advantage plans
    382,735       323,723       1,479,750       1,336,089  
Prescription Drug plans
    233,035       185,071       1,036,769       785,350  
Total Medicare
    615,770       508,794       2,516,519       2,121,439  
Total Premium Revenue
  $ 1,598,444     $ 1,352,921     $ 6,098,130     $ 5,430,190  
 
                               
Medical benefits ratio:
                               
Medicaid
    82.1%       86.5%       80.9%       87.5%  
Medicare Advantage
    78.6%       79.8%       79.8%       78.9%  
Prescription Drug Plans
    66.4%       69.4%       82.4%       80.9%  
Aggregate
    78.9%       82.5%       80.9%       84.4%  

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
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February 15, 2012

WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reconciliation of GAAP Statements of Operations to Adjusted Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

The Company reports adjusted operating results on a non-GAAP basis to exclude certain expenses that management believes are not indicative of longer term business trends and operations.  The following are Statements of Operations and related measures for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, as determined under GAAP, reconciled to the Adjusted Statements of Operations and related measures for each of the same periods.

 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2011
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010
 
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
 
Revenues:
                                 
Premium
  $ 1,578,119   $       $ 1,578,119   $ 1,334,625   $       $ 1,334,625  
Medicaid premium taxes
    20,325             20,325     18,296             18,296  
Total premium
    1,598,444             1,598,444     1,352,921             1,352,921  
Investment and other income
    1,688             1,688     2,529             2,529  
Total revenues
    1,600,132             1,600,132     1,355,450             1,355,450  
                                               
Expenses:
                                             
Medical benefits
    1,245,728             1,245,728     1,100,761             1,100,761  
Selling, general, and administrative
    205,587     (16,337 )
(a)
(b)
    189,250     194,203     (15,557 )
(a)
(b)
    178,646  
Medicaid premium taxes
    20,325             20,325     18,296             18,296  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,632             6,632     6,176             6,176  
Interest
    2,687     (1,441 )
(c)
    1,246     69             69  
Total expenses
    1,480,959     (17,778 )       1,463,181     1,319,505     (15,557 )       1,303,948  
                                               
Income from operations
    119,173     17,778         136,951     35,945     15,557         51,502  
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes
    10,807     (10,807 )
(d)
                     
Income before income taxes
    129,980     6,971         136,951     35,945     15,557         51,502  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    44,919     (1,372 )       43,547     9,808     11,287         21,095  
Net income
  $ 85,061   $ 8,343       $ 93,404   $ 26,137   $ 4,270       $ 30,407  
                                               
Weighted average shares:
                                             
Basic
    42,985,406             42,985,406     42,492,250             42,492,250  
Diluted
    43,461,343             43,461,343     42,898,465             42,898,465  
                                               
Net income per share:
                                             
Basic
  $ 1.98   $ 0.19       $ 2.17   $ 0.62   $ 0.10       $ 0.72  
Diluted
  $ 1.96   $ 0.19       $ 2.15   $ 0.61   $ 0.10       $ 0.71  
 
                                             
Administrative expense ratio
    13.0 %   -1.0 %
(a)
(b)
    12.0 %   14.5 %   -1.1 %
(a)
(b)
    13.4 %

(a)
Investigation-related legal, accounting, employee retention, and other costs:  Administrative expenses associated with the government investigations and related litigation amounted to $15.4 million and, net of D&O insurance recoveries, $9.1 million, respectively, in the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
(b)
Liability for government investigation resolution and related litigation:  Based on the status of these matters, the Company recorded expense of $0.9 million and $6.5 million, respectively, in the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
(c)
Investigation and related litigation interest expense:  The Company’s tradable unsecured subordinated notes that were issued in connection with the final resolution of the securities class action settlement incurred $1.4 million of interest expense in the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
(d)
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes:  In December 2011, the Company repurchased all of its outstanding tradable unsecured subordinated notes at a purchase price equal to 90% of the principal amount, which resulted in a gain of $10.8 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
Page 10
February 15, 2012

 
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
 
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 
Reconciliation of GAAP Statements of Operations to Adjusted Statements of Operations
 
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
 
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Adjusted
 
Revenues:
                                 
Premium
  $ 6,021,967   $       $ 6,021,967   $ 5,373,816   $       $ 5,373,816  
Medicaid premium taxes
    76,163             76,163     56,374             56,374  
Total premium
    6,098,130               6,098,130     5,430,190               5,430,190  
Investment and other income
    8,738             8,738     10,035             10,035  
Total revenues
    6,106,868             6,106,868     5,440,225             5,440,225  
                                               
Expenses:
                                             
Medical benefits
    4,872,071             4,872,071     4,536,631             4,536,631  
Selling, general, and administrative
    718,003     (47,007 )
(a)
(b)
    670,996     895,894     (265,938 )
(a)
(b)
    629,956  
Medicaid premium taxes
    76,163             76,163     56,374             56,374  
Depreciation and amortization
    26,454             26,454     23,946             23,946  
Interest
    6,510     (4,254 )
(c)
    2,256     229             229  
Total expenses
    5,699,201     (51,261 )       5,647,940     5,513,074     (265,938 )       5,247,136  
                                               
Income (loss) from operations
    407,667     51,261         458,928     (72,849 )   265,938         193,089  
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes
    10,807     (10,807 )
(d)
                     
Income (loss) before income taxes
    418,474     40,454         458,928     (72,849 )   265,938         193,089  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    154,228     13,279         167,507     (19,449 )   98,325         78,876  
Net income (loss)
  $ 264,246   $ 27,175       $ 291,421   $ (53,400 ) $ 167,613       $ 114,213  
                                               
Weighted average shares:
                                             
Basic
    42,817,466             42,817,466     42,365,061             42,365,061  
Diluted
    43,328,756             43,328,756     42,365,061     428,989         42,794,050  
  
                                             
Net income (loss) per share:
                                             
Basic
  $ 6.17   $ 0.64       $ 6.81   $ (1.26 ) $ 3.96       $ 2.70  
Diluted
  $ 6.10   $ 0.63       $ 6.73   $ (1.26 ) $ 3.93       $ 2.67  
                                               
Administrative expense ratio
    11.9 %   -0.8 %
(a)
(b)
    11.1 %   16.6 %   -4.9 %
(a)
(b)
    11.7 %

(a)
Investigation-related legal, accounting, employee retention, and other costs:  Administrative expenses associated with the government investigations and related litigation amounted to $39.3 million and, net of D&O insurance recoveries, $7.2 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
(b)
Liability for government investigation resolution and related litigation:  Based on the status of these matters, the Company recorded expense of $7.7 million and $258.7 million, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
(c)
Investigation and related litigation interest expense: The Company’s tradable unsecured subordinated notes that were issued in connection with the final resolution of the securities class action settlement incurred $4.3 million of interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2011.
(d)
Gain on repurchase of subordinated notes: In December 2011, the Company repurchased all of its outstanding tradable unsecured subordinated notes at a purchase price equal to 90% of the principal amount, which resulted in a gain of $10.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2011.

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WCG Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2011 Results
Page 11
February 15, 2012

 
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities,
Modified for the Timing of Receipts from, and Payments to, Government Customers
(Dollars in thousands)

The Company reports cash provided by operating activities on a non-GAAP basis to exclude the changes in premium receivables, unearned premiums, and other receivables from, and payables to, government customers.  The Company believes that cash provided by operating activities excluding these changes is a useful measure for investors, as the excluded changes are a function of the timing of cash receipts from, and payments to, federal and state government agencies at the end of a period.

   
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net cash provided by operating activities, as reported under GAAP
  $ 161,999     $ 223,057  
Modifications to eliminate changes in:
               
Premium receivables, net
    96,770       (158,124 )
Other receivables from government partners, net
    5,181       (6,728 )
Unearned premiums
    67,219       23,113  
Other payables to government partners
    (51,632 )     (8,458 )
Net cash provided by operating activities, modified for the timing
of receipts from and payments to government customers
  $ 279,537     $ 72,860  

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