- December 18, 2025
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TAMPA — WellCare Health Plans Inc. has agreed to acquire Meridian, a privately held Midwest managed care provider, for $2.5 billion in cash, pending regulatory approval.
The deal will significantly deepen Tampa-based WellCare’s Medicaid and Medicare Advantage customer base in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. The transaction also includes MeridianRX, a pharmacy benefit manager.
