Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · Ventura County, CA
Is Wellcare leaving Ventura County in 2027?
Yes. Wellcare won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Ventura County in 2027, affecting about 543 members. 33 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Wellcare plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Ventura County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Wellcare has notified CMS that one plan in Ventura County will no longer cover the full county starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). An estimated 543 Wellcare members in Ventura County are affected.
Affected Wellcare plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Wellcare Simple (HMO) H5087-034 · HMO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
What this means for you
If your plan is reducing its service area
The plan continues elsewhere but is dropping Ventura County. Because you live in the county being dropped, you are treated the same as a member of a terminated plan: you must pick new coverage and receive the same Special Enrollment Period and Medigap protections.
Can you stay with Wellcare in Ventura County?
No. Wellcare has no other Medicare Advantage plans in Ventura County for 2027, so you'll need a plan from a different carrier. 33 plans from 9 carriers are available.
Plans available in Ventura County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 33 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Ventura County, California for 2027. 24 have a $0 monthly premium, and 5 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041 (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 010 (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 048 (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 028 (HMO)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050 (HMO)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 33 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
How it works →
Other carriers changing plans in Ventura County
Other California counties Wellcare is leaving
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Losing your Wellcare plan? Here are your options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.