 In October 2017, WellCare announced a deal to include UNC Health Alliance primary care physicians and specialists into its Medicare Advantage network.Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded WellCare a 4 out of 5 star rating for Plan Year 2018 Medicare plans for quality and care.In January 2018, WellCare announced the company will use the care management platform of VirtualHealth for population health management in 20 states.