ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced its 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) offerings ahead of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
Wellcare's 2027 portfolio is designed to help members navigate healthcare with greater confidence by combining affordable prescription drug coverage, personalized support and benefits that address both medical and everyday needs. For members with more complex health needs, including those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, Wellcare offers coordinated solutions designed to simplify the healthcare experience. Wellcare continues to offer affordable prescription drug coverage nationwide through its industry-leading standalone Medicare Part D platform.
"Centene's 2027 Medicare offerings bring together deep Medicare and Medicaid expertise to create a more coordinated and seamless experience for members who rely on both programs, while continuing to provide the nation's leading standalone prescription drug plan," said Michael Carson, Group President, Medicare and Specialty at Centene. "By combining thoughtful benefit design, coordinated care capabilities and innovative programs that support overall health, we are helping members — often with complex health needs — obtain affordable access to the care, prescription medications and support services they need to achieve better health."
As states continue advancing Medicare-Medicaid alignment efforts, Wellcare's Medicare Dual offerings are designed to support a more integrated member experience while maintaining affordable coverage options. This focus is reflected across the portfolio, with dual-eligible members representing approximately 40% of Wellcare's Medicare Advantage membership and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) products accounting for nearly half of the company's 2027 MA plan offerings.
The company continues to take a data-informed approach to benefit design, evaluating how supplemental benefits can best support members' health needs and overall well-being. Members who meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) criteria for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI), and enroll in plans offering them, may use the Wellcare Spendables® card to access approved healthy foods and other eligible health-related care designed to address individual health and social needs.
Results from the company's study, published earlier this year, demonstrate the meaningful role that access to healthy food and other supportive resources can play in improving outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Additionally, affordable prescription drug coverage remains a cornerstone of Wellcare's Medicare strategy, particularly for beneficiaries managing chronic conditions.
National Leadership in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
As the nation's leading standalone Medicare Part D provider, Wellcare will continue offering reasonably priced prescription drug coverage nationwide in 2027.
2027 PDP highlights include:
2027 Medicare Advantage Highlights
Wellcare's 2027 Medicare Advantage portfolio is designed to deliver holistic, coordinated, affordable coverage and competitive benefits that support the member's overall health.
2027 Wellcare MA highlights include:
For more details about Wellcare's MA plans, visit WellcareNow.com and Medicare PDPs, visit pdpwellcare.com.
Benefits and allowance amounts vary by plan. Please call for more details. Allowance amounts cannot be combined with other benefit allowances which may be on the prepaid card. Limitations and restrictions may apply.
Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an HMO, PPO, PDP plan with a Medicare contract and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Wellcare is a DSNP with a Florida Medicaid Contract. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the DSNP. Limitations, copayments, and/or restrictions may apply. Benefits, preferred drug list, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change. Washington residents: "Wellcare" is issued by Coordinated Care of Washington, Inc. Washington residents: Health Net Life Insurance Company is contracted with Medicare for PPO plans. "Wellcare" is issued by Health Net Life Insurance Company. "Wellcare" is issued by WellCare Prescription Insurance, Inc. Benefits mentioned are a part of Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill. Not all members will qualify. In addition to being high-risk, you must have one or more of the following chronic conditions: cancer, cardiovascular disorders, chronic and disabling mental health conditions, chronic lung disorders, diabetes. There are other eligible conditions not listed. Eligibility for this benefit cannot be guaranteed based solely on your condition. All applicable eligibility requirements must be met before the benefit is provided. For details, please contact us or see the plan's Evidence of Coverage/Member Handbook. Wellcare's pharmacy network includes limited lower-cost, preferred pharmacies in rural areas of Nebraska. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, please call 1-844-796-6811 (TTY: 711) for Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP); or call 1-800-977-7522 (TTY: 711) for Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) and Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS); or consult the online pharmacy directory at go.wellcare.com/NE. For Wellcare With Superior HealthPlan: For Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP): Wellcare's pharmacy network includes limited lower-cost, preferred pharmacies in rural areas of Texas. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, please call 1-833-444-9089 (TTY: 711) or consult the online pharmacy directory at go.wellcare.com/Medicare. Wellcare's pharmacy network includes limited lower-cost, preferred pharmacies in rural areas of Texas. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, please call 1-800-977-7522 (TTY: 711) for Wellcare Simple (HMO) or call 1-855-445-3556 (TTY: 711) for Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP), or consult the online pharmacy directory at go.wellcare.com/TX. Arizona D-SNP plans: Contract services are funded in part under contract with the State of Arizona. Louisiana D-SNP prospective enrollees: For detailed information about Louisiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the Medicaid website at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid or https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com. To request a written copy of our Medicaid Provider Directory, please contact us. Wellcare By Allwell (HMO and HMO SNP) includes products that are underwritten by Superior HealthPlan, Inc. Wellcare (HMO and HMO SNP) includes products that are underwritten by WellCare of Texas, Inc., Superior HealthPlan, Inc., and SelectCare of Texas, Inc. *Other Pharmacies/Physicians/Providers are available in our network.
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