WellCare of North Carolina and Carolina Complete Health to Merge April 1, 2026

Summary on WellCare of North Carolina merger with Carolina Complete Health

WellCare of North Carolina will merge with Carolina Complete Health April 1, 2026. The name of the combined NC Medicaid Managed Care health plan will be Carolina Complete Health. The new unified health plan will be available to Medicaid beneficiaries statewide.

A letter was sent to current WellCare members to let them know of the upcoming change. Basic benefits will stay the same and most members will keep their current primary care provider.

In preparation for the merger, Carolina Complete Health created webpages for providers and members.

Provider Resources on the Merger

The provider site includes what to expect, merger frequently asked questions and upcoming training.

Carolina Complete Health Provider Merger webpage

Beneficiary Resources on the Merger

The member webpage has information on the merger for both Carolina Complete Health and WellCare members and links to important resources.

Carolina Complete Health Member Merger webpage

Resource for Information After the Merger 

After the merger, the Carolina Complete Health website will remain as the website for the new health plan network.carolinacompletehealth.com