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Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · H1416-055

Is Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) (H1416-055) ending in 2027?

Yes. Wellcare won't offer Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 1,578 members in 48 counties in Arkansas.

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What this means for you

Plan ending

What happens when your plan ends

Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) will not exist in 2027. If you don't pick a new plan, you'll be moved to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027 with no drug coverage. You can choose a new plan during Annual Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2026). Because your plan is ending, you also get a Special Enrollment Period through February 28, 2027, and the right to buy certain Medigap policies with no health questions.

Where this plan is ending

Tap your county to check your plan and see what's still offered there for 2027. Member counts are at least what CMS reports; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer.

Counties where Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) (H1416-055) is ending for 2027
CountyMembers affected2027 plans open to everyone
White CountyAt least 18317 plans
Pulaski CountyAt least 17143 plans
Saline CountyAt least 11141 plans
Independence CountyAt least 9417 plans
Sharp CountyAt least 8118 plans
Crittenden CountyAt least 6530 plans
Garland CountyAt least 6536 plans
Mississippi CountyAt least 6422 plans
Craighead CountyAt least 6220 plans
Greene CountyAt least 5224 plans
Clay CountyAt least 4819 plans
Poinsett CountyAt least 4733 plans
Randolph CountyAt least 4323 plans
Jackson CountyAt least 3917 plans
Lonoke CountyAt least 3538 plans
Lawrence CountyAt least 3326 plans
Union CountyAt least 3127 plans
Cleburne CountyAt least 2833 plans
Desha CountyAt least 2814 plans
Jefferson CountyAt least 2824 plans
Woodruff CountyAt least 2517 plans
Cross CountyAt least 2321 plans
Izard CountyAt least 2325 plans
Lincoln CountyAt least 2319 plans
Ouachita CountyAt least 2223 plans
St. Francis CountyAt least 2030 plans
Yell CountyAt least 1933 plans
Chicot CountyAt least 1817 plans
Hot Spring CountyAt least 1836 plans
Drew CountyAt least 1613 plans
Van Buren CountyAt least 1529 plans
Grant CountyAt least 1434 plans
Phillips CountyAt least 1223 plans
Arkansas CountyAt least 1122 plans
Cleveland CountyAt least 1117 plans
Ashley County10 or fewer15 plans
Bradley County10 or fewer18 plans
Calhoun County10 or fewer28 plans
Carroll County10 or fewer38 plans
Clark County10 or fewer31 plans
Conway County10 or fewer32 plans
Dallas County10 or fewer27 plans
Monroe County10 or fewer15 plans
Montgomery County10 or fewer30 plans
Nevada County10 or fewer22 plans
Pike County10 or fewer25 plans
Prairie County10 or fewer29 plans
Stone County10 or fewer26 plans

Dates that matter

  1. 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.

  2. Annual Enrollment Period

    Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.

    How it works →

  3. Special Enrollment Period

    Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.

    How it works →

  4. Guaranteed-issue Medigap window

    Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.

  5. 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 →

Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options

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