Anthem, Inc. (NYSE:ANTM) entered into an agreement to acquire Missouri and Nebraska Medicaid plans from WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) on September 26, 2019. WellCare Health Plans, Inc. employees, who operate and manage these plans will, become part of Anthem, Inc. The transaction is subject to U.S. federal antitrust clearance, receipt of Missouri and Nebraska state regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, as well as the closing of the Centene Corporation and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. transaction. Evercore acted as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor for Centene Corporation, in connection with the sale. Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Locke Lord LLP, and Bass Berry & Sims PLC acted as legal advisors for WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Anthem, Inc. (NYSE:ANTM) completed the acquisition of Missouri and Nebraska Medicaid plans from WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) on January 23, 2020. The transaction is satisfied by regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.