Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 23, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 23, 2020 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Registrant Name | WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-32209 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0937650 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8735 Henderson Road |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Renaissance One |
Entity Address, City or Town | Tampa |
Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33634 |
City Area Code | 813 |
Local Phone Number | 290-6200 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001279363 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
Trading Symbol | WCG |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |