Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · St. James Parish, LA
Wellcare plans ending in St. James Parish, Louisiana for 2027
Wellcare is ending one plan here for 2027 but still offers 4 other plans anyone can join in St. James Parish.
Data updated October 6, 2026 · Source: CMS 2027 landscape, crosswalk and enrollment files
Annual Enrollment: Oct 15 – Dec 7. Some 2027 plans cap enrollment, so don't wait.Annual Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. Some 2027 plans limit how many people they'll enroll, so get your options early and lock in the plan you want.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Wellcare plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in St. James Parish, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Wellcare has notified CMS that one plan in St. James Parish will no longer be offered starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). At least 27 Wellcare members in St. James Parish are affected.
Affected Wellcare plans
Every plan below ends on January 1, 2027. Members need to choose a new plan before the deadline so coverage continues with no gap.
| Plan | What's changing |
|---|---|
H2491-029 | Termination |
What this means for you
If your plan is being terminated
The plan will not exist in 2027. If you do nothing, you return to Original Medicare on January 1 with no drug coverage. You get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, and guaranteed-issue rights to buy a Medigap policy for 63 days after your coverage ends.
Can you stay with Wellcare in St. James Parish?
Yes. Wellcare offers 4 other Medicare Advantage plans anyone can join in St. James Parish for 2027, so switching plans doesn't have to mean switching carriers. Check that your doctors and prescriptions carry over before you choose. It also keeps 3 special needs plans for people with Medicaid or certain conditions.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H2491-010 | ||
| Wellcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H2491-031 | ||
| Wellcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H2491-030 | ||
| Wellcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H2491-034 | ||
Plans available in St. James Parish for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 50 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in St. James Parish, Louisiana for 2027. 29 have a $0 monthly premium, and 23 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
HMO D-SNP · Plan ID H3239-027 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
HMO D-SNP · Plan ID H3239-001 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
HMO · Plan ID H3239-022 | ||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H6453-013 | ||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H1248-007 | ||
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 50 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
Annual Notice of Change mailed
Carriers had to mail your Annual Notice of Change, or a non-renewal letter if your plan is ending, before enrollment opens. Check yours for changes.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
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 St. James Parish
Other Louisiana parishes where Wellcare is ending plans
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