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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | November 3, 2004 |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 001-32209 | 47-0937650 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 8725 Henderson Road, Renaissance One, Tampa, Florida | | 33634 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | (813) 290-6200 |
6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 268, Tampa, Florida 33614
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On November 8, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that the Registrant's Board of Directors has elected the Honorable Jane Swift to serve on its Board of Directors as a Class III member, effective as of November 3, 2004. Ms. Swift was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. There is no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Ms. Swift was selected as a director and there are no related party transactions between the Registrant and Ms. Swift. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release, dated November 8, 2004, announcing the appointment of the Honorable Jane Swift to the Registrant's Board of Directors.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | WellCare Health Plans, Inc. |
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| November 8, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Todd S. Farha
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| | | | | Name: Todd S. Farha |
| | | | | Title: President & Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release, dated November 8, 2004, announcing the appointment of the Honorable Jane Swift to the Registrant's Board of Directors. |
