UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2013
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-32209 | 47-0937650 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | Identification No.) | |||
8725 Henderson Road, Renaissance One | |||
Tampa, Florida | 33634 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 290-6200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 6, 2013, Charles G. Berg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s annual stockholders’ meeting, which is presently anticipated to be held on May 22, 2013 (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Berg has served on the Board since January 2008, first as Executive Chairman from January 2008 to December 2010 and then as non-executive Chairman from January 2011 until the present time.
Mr. Berg will complete his current term on the Board, providing a smooth transition between now and the Annual Meeting. Mr. Berg’s decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. | |
March 11, 2013 | /s/ Lisa G. Iglesias Lisa G. Iglesias Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |