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  WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

  PO Box 31370 Tampa, FL 33631-3370

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  WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

  PO Box 22348 Tampa, FL 33622-2348

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  WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

  PO Box 31389 Tampa, FL 33631-3389

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  WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

  PO Box 31503 Tampa, FL 33631-3503

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  WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

  PO Box 31397 Tampa, FL 33631-3397

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/13/2025

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Wellcare has been contacting me for the past two years for someone by the name of *******. I do not know (nor have I met) anyone with the name *******. I have spoken to 3 managers to remove my phone number and they have yet to do that. They stop calling for a week and then they are back at it. I know telephone rules and regulations state to never contact me again if I ask to be taken off the list. If they do not stop harassing me when I am not even the person they are looking for, I will not hesitate to move forward with a lawsuit. I have not yet as I have not had the time. I really would rather the calls to stop so we can all move on with our lives but if the calls do not stop, I have no choice. I have blocked their calls numerous of times and they somehow continue to get through. I AM DONE

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2025

  Hello. We apologize for the dissatisfaction that you experienced. The complainant has been added to the Do Not Call List.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/16/2025

   
  Complaint: 23320619
  
  I am rejecting this response because this is the same answer I got from the 3 managers I spoke with during the past TWO YEARS and my number keeps being put back in their "autodialer".  I believe that I will be getting calls within a week and I will be keeping all of the messages left to add to the ones I have already.  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******** ******

  Business Response

  Date: 05/20/2025

  Hello. We apologize for the dissatisfaction that you experienced. Please be assured that your concerns have been addressed and resolved. The complainant has been added to the Do Not Call List and removed from the dialer. No further outreaches will be made. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/20/2025

   
  Complaint: 23320619
  
  I am rejecting this response because I literally just received another call from your autodialer at 10:16 today 5/20/25.  I am not trying to be difficult, it's just you do not believe that your removal is not working and your company keeps harassing me for someone I do not know and I am not affiliated with by any means.  I am sorry that I have no faith - this just proves my point of after speaking to 3 managers it did not fix.  Going through the BBB to be taken more serious, still not fixed.  I would like for BBB to guide me on how to take this to the next step.  I have already looked into attorney fees.  It's the principle now.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/07/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My mother passed away in Feb/2025. I notified social security, WellCare, and a few other companies in Feb. on March ****** WellCare sent a later sending their condolences and stated that they will no longer be taking any policy premiums out if our account and if any were taken after March ****** the would refund the money within 30 days. WellCare continued to take a monthly premium out of our account for the month of March, April and May. I have called them at least 10 times throughout the last 3 months. They told me to mail a copy of my moms death certificate along with my parents marriage license I did in March. They then told me that I cant notify them social security needed to notify them. I had a meeting with social security on May 1st they stated that they dont inform them of my mothers death and that they had all the information the needed and they notified who they are required to. I called WellCare back and they told me to go to a court house and obtain some document and send it to them. I told them whatever form they need send me and I will fill it out they said they dont have the form they want me to send. I called social security again May 5 after checking my bank and seeing another withdrawal they told me to file a claim with the better business bureau and that this was criminal being my mom has passed and they continue to take money. I called my bank requested them to block any further payments and submitted a unauthorized withdrawal for the last three months. The bank also stated this is criminal especially being my moms name is no longer on the account. I have tried at least 10 times to resolve this and requested they stop withdrawing money with no success. I think its terrible that they are taking premium payments from a deceased person. I had the letter I received from them on March 2 stated the acknowledged that my mothers death passed. I dont know what else to do to get this resolved.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/09/2025

  Hello. We apologize for the dissatisfaction that you experienced. Escalation to our Enrollment and Billing department confirmed the complainant's concern have been resolved. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/12/2025

   
  Complaint: 23290249
  
  I am rejecting this response because: The money taken from my bank account has not been returned. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *********

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2025

  Hello. We apologize for the dissatisfaction that you experienced. The complainant was advised to review her bank statement and to call the company listed, in order to obtain a refund.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/07/2025

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I keep getting calls about a missed script. The situation was explained to them but they keep calling. Worse they are sending medical information/prescription information to a third party without authorization. My daughter called and they were disinterested. She asked to speak to a supervisor who honestly didn't sound like one and was promptly put on hold or mute. 40+ minutes in, the call is still going on!!! They essentially parked the call about their sending private information to a third party and refuse to handle it. She plans to let it remain so it triggers a review at a higher level. A several hour long call looks very suspicious I am sure. Pretty sure this is a Hiipa violation.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/14/2025

  Good morning, the complainant was unable to contact via phone and email, however, we contacted the pharmacy department for assistance, they advised The Medication Therapy Management (***) program is a service provided by the ******************** and ***************** (CMS) to help ******** beneficiaries manage their medications more effectively. The program aims to ensure that individuals are receiving the appropriate medications for their conditions, improving health outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. *** services are designed for people with multiple chronic conditions, those who take multiple medications, and those who are at risk for adverse drug events or interactions. At this time offline team is unable to assist in disenrolling members from automated messaging. Member will need to contact ************* at ************ to request this to be done.  The information has been emailed to the member as well. thank you. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/25/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My mother was disenrolled from WellCare as of April 1, 2025. The first notice I had of her potential disenrollment was via letter dated 4/1/25 which I did not receive until after she had already been disenrolled. They claim to have sent one notice in February that she would be disenrolled if the bill was. not paid, but I did not receive the notice. I find it outrageous that only one notice is deemed sufficient prior to disenrollment and seek reinstatment. I am happy to pay the mere $177 that was overdue. I would rather work this out with them, but they have been very uncooporative and not forthcoming as to the procedure to challenge the disenrollment.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/29/2025

  Good afternoon, ********* *****,
  I hope this message finds you well. My name is *******, and Im following up regarding your recent complaint. Ive left a couple of messages for you, but I wanted to reach out by BBB as well.
  To continue researching your case, well need a bit more information from you. Please contact us at ************ and reference case number PRC-***** when you call.

  
  Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

   

  *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/07/2025

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  It is for my prescriptions and I was told you did t have to reapply unless you changed anything. Nothing was changed on my end but when I went to get my meds filled they said it was canceled. I called them on march7 and was told I had to reapply. I did and the sent me confirmation and said we would receive my new care in 5-7 days. Nothing came so we called again. Literally after 2 hours on the phone I was told I cant be covered until January 2026 and cant apply with anyone else. What am I supposed to do to get my prescriptions and he said Goodluck. Please help

  Business Response

  Date: 04/08/2025

  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, and we understand your frustration. We have reviewed your complaint and determined that your coverage was terminated at the request of ************. I made outreach to you via phone and email to provide you with this information. Please contact CMS ******** at 800-******** *************) to inquire why they requested your coverage to be terminated with WellCare. Please be advised CMS ******** governs your ******** coverage.
  
  Thank you,
  **** D

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/01/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I enrolled in WellCare Simple Open PPO as of January ******. I confirmed with the company and summary of benefits that ******************* is covered 100% in or out of network. Initially I went to my previous ***, who submitted a bill. The bill was denied as incomplete. Both their billing representative and myself reviewed the bill and were not able to identify any issues. I then paid out of pocket and submitted the bill myself and received a letter stating it wasnt covered. I then found an LMT on WellCares list of in network providers. They submitted a bill three weeks ago and have not received authorization, so will not guarantee coverage I have called but not been provided clear info.I have never experienced this with any other insurance company. Please help!

  Business Response

  Date: 04/10/2025

  good morning, this issue is resolved and resolution has been sent to the member via email. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/01/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I only recently learned that my monthly premium (by automatic withdrawal) for this drug plan went up from $3.70/mo. to $38.70/month! What kind of company increases their pricing over 900% from one year to the next? This is outrageous! And why did I not receive notification of this increase, because I very likely would have switched to another Drug Plan during the Open Enrollment period. I think most people would surmise that there is something very wrong with a company that chooses to increase their premium that much from one year to the next. Is it very poor management, or could it be something worse, because THAT is not normal. I am requesting reimbursement for the "monthly difference" for the four months (or $35 x 4 = $140.00, as I contemplate what to do for the rest of this year. I will also be taking the issue up with my elected representatives because there should be an 'exclusion' involved with the ******** Open Enrollment period when someone's premium goes up substantially without their knowledge. I need answers...promptly! Thank you.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/04/2025

  Hello,

  We appreciate the opportunity to respond to this concern regarding a premium adjustment for the prescription drug plan.

  Our records indicate that the member was notified of the premium change via the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which was sent on September 11, 2024. This document provides members with detailed information about plan changes for the upcoming year, including any modifications to costs, benefits, and coverage.

  Additionally, per regulatory requirements, WellCare submits its plan offerings to the Centers for ******** & ***************** (CMS) annually. These offerings are reviewed and approved before they are made available on the Marketplace. Adjustments to plan pricing are made based on multiple factors, including competitive market analysis and cost structures. Regarding communication attempts, our records reflect multiple outbound calls to the member on April 2, 3, and 4, 2025, to discuss the concern. However, in each instance, there was no answer, and voicemail could not be left due to a full mailbox.

  We understand the members frustration regarding the premium adjustment. For those who may experience difficulty with increased costs, the Extra Help program may provide assistance. If the member is interested in exploring eligibility, they may contact the ****************************** at ************** or their ************** Office.

  If the member requires further assistance, we encourage them to contact our **************** team directly so we can address their concerns promptly.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/07/2025

   
  Complaint: 23140270
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I find their response "TOTALLY unacceptable!" And I would like a copy of that letter sent in September, which I still haven't seen. Conveniently, Wellcare's response never adequately explained the reasoning behind so "substantial an increase from one year to the next," nor did they address the $140 "difference" in premiums, which I feel is due a subscriber who didn't know of this unrealistic increase!. Was there a more meaningful explanation (other than their silly & 'general' response:"competitive market analysis/cost structures") provided in their September letter? Future subscribers need to be made aware of a company that will increase their premiums by over 900%, and their business practices need to be fully investigated because "this type of increase" is not normal OR reasonable!  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* *******

  Business Response

  Date: 04/08/2025

  We understand your frustration regarding the premium increase and the lack of clarity surrounding the explanation provided. Please be assured that we take your concerns seriously.

  As requested, we emailed you a copy of the **** on 4/4/2025 with the attached letter originally mailed in September. If there was any additional context or explanation in that correspondence beyond the general information previously shared, you will be able to review it in full.

  We recognize that a significant change in premium, such as the one you experienced, warrants clear and thorough communication. While premium adjustments are influenced by a number of factorsincluding market trends, plan utilization, and overall cost structurewe agree that transparency is vital.

  Your feedback has been forwarded to the appropriate departments, we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention and will ensure it is taken into consideration in future evaluations.

  Should you have any further questions or would like to discuss this in more detail, please dont hesitate to contact us directly.

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/14/2025

   
  Complaint: 23140270
  
  I am rejecting this response because:once again they offer no 'meaningful' explanation for their illogical increase, while also conveniently ignoring my demand for the $140.00 difference in premiums for the 4 months. It should also be noted that I "still" have not seen a written notification for the increase. I earnestly feel that this company needs to be thoroughly investigated, and I will take this matter up with my elected representatives & the appropriate parties because there appears something very wrong with a company that chooses to increase their monthly drug premium by a "whopping 900%!"  THAT is NOT reasonable!! 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/25/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I was referred by my primary care at the time, Dr. **** to have three general radiology scans. They referred me to ******* radiology six months later ******* radiology is billing me for those scans and when I called them, they said care never responded? I called well care and they said they never received a claim neither of them would speak to the other. I am getting a bill stating I will be sent to collections. I forwarded this statement to well care and I have not heard nothing back

  Business Response

  Date: 04/02/2025

  Hello,

  Thank you for reaching out regarding the complaint submitted by [Member's Name] concerning a billing dispute with **************************************. We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarification on the matter and outline the steps taken to resolve the issue.

  Investigation & Findings:
  It was confirmed that ************************ initially submitted the claim on September 2, 2024, and again on October 31, 2024. However, the submission was sent to ************ instead of WellCare, despite the member being covered under WellCare during the date of service.
  On March 17, 2025, WellCare contacted ******* Radiology and advised them to resubmit the claim correctly. The provider confirmed they would rebill WellCare.
  Further follow-up on March 31, 2025, revealed that ******* Radiology had mistakenly mailed the claim to an incorrect PO Box address. WellCare provided the correct claims submission address: P.O. **************************. The provider acknowledged the error and confirmed that the bill would be placed in a pending status while they resubmit the claim, a process that may take up to 45 days.

  Resolution:
  ******* Radiology has been instructed to resubmit the claim correctly to WellCare.
  The provider has confirmed that the members bill is now on hold, and no further collection action should be taken while the claim is processed.
  The member has been informed of these findings and advised to disregard the bill while awaiting resolution.

  We appreciate the member's patience and understand the frustration caused by this billing issue. WellCare remains committed to ensuring a fair resolution and will continue monitoring the situation until the claim is properly processed.
  

  Should any additional concerns arise, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide further assistance.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/20/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I mailed / fax the request HIPAA release form multiple times but Wellcare keeps replying back with a denial mail that they do not see my signature. This implies they do get my mail but for some reason will not acknowledge that I signed a release. I call multiple times to contest this point and then have to mail and/or fax with my signature. They again will reply back with a denial letter stating lack of signature. Please help

  Business Response

  Date: 03/28/2025

  We acknowledge receipt of the complaint referenced in case PRC-***** and want to provide an update on the actions taken so far.

  The complainant has expressed concerns regarding difficulties in establishing Power of Attorney (POA) and Authorized Representative (***) status. Specifically, they reported repeated issues with previously submitted authorization forms not being recognized. In response to these concerns, the necessary POA and *** forms have been completed and submitted for review.
  

  Our team has:

  Confirmed receipt of the required documentation.

  Escalated the request to the appropriate department for expedited review and processing.

  Requested confirmation on whether the *** form requires annual resubmission, per the complainants inquiry.

  We will continue to monitor the case closely and will provide updates as soon as additional information becomes available. Please let us know if any further details are required at this time.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/13/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  WellCare is charging me for a premium when I was not able to use the plan. They say I was approved 2/1 but sent letters saying that I would be dropped if I did not contact them. Contact was made on 2/18 yet they sent a Final Notice . I contacted them again on 2/26 and was told to reapply. I am disputing a charge for the February premium payment. They are refusing to waive the payment at this time.

  Business Response

  Date: 03/17/2025

  Good morning, we have not been able to reach the member by telephone or email. Our billing department has agreed to do a one time courtesy and waive the February premium.  Thank you. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/21/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ****