Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · Orange County, TX
Wellcare plans ending in Orange County for 2027
Wellcare is ending 4 plans here for 2027 but still offers 5 other plans in Orange County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Wellcare plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Orange County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Wellcare has notified CMS that 4 plans in Orange County 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). An estimated 215 Wellcare members in Orange County are affected.
Affected Wellcare plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Wellcare Assist (HMO) H0174-009 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0174-019 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H4506-010 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H7323-012 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
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 Orange County?
Yes. Wellcare offers 5 other Medicare Advantage plans in Orange County for 2027, so switching plans doesn't have to mean switching carriers. Check that your doctors and prescriptions carry over before you choose.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple (HMO)Wellcare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)Wellcare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)Wellcare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 3 lowest-premium of 5 Wellcare plans.
Plans available in Orange County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 55 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Orange County, Texas for 2027. 49 have a $0 monthly premium, and 19 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Community DualCare Access (HMO D-SNP)Community Health Choice$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted Health$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 087 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted Health$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 55 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 →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 Orange County
Other Texas counties Wellcare is leaving
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