Wellcare is a Medicare brand that offers Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to Original Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private companies that are approved by Medicare, and they typically include Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage, as well as additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and hearing coverage. Wellcare offers different types of Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMO, PPO, and Special Needs Plans, depending on the area and the needs of the individual. Wellcare also offers Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Wellcare is part of Centene Corporation, which is the sixth-largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans.