Bleaker outlook for Social Security, Medicare
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Insurer WellCare's 1st-quarter earnings soar, helped in part by Medicare Part D gains
TAMPA, Fla. - WellCare Health Plans Inc. said Friday its first-quarter earnings more than tripled as the government health insurance provider saw a big membership gain in Medicare prescription drug plans compared to last year, when enrolment fell mainly due to marketing sanctions from the federal government.