Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · H5294-013
Is Wellcare Assist (HMO) (H5294-013) ending in 2027?
Yes. Wellcare won't offer Wellcare Assist (HMO) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 519 members in 19 counties in Texas.
What this means for you
What happens when your plan ends
Wellcare Assist (HMO) 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.
| County | Members affected | 2027 plans open to everyone |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | At least 163 | 35 plans |
| Starr County | At least 134 | 22 plans |
| Cameron County | At least 92 | 34 plans |
| Zapata County | At least 56 | 19 plans |
| Webb County | At least 49 | 28 plans |
| Nueces County | At least 25 | 31 plans |
| Bee County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Brooks County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Duval County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Goliad County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Jim Hogg County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Jim Wells County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Karnes County | 10 or fewer | 19 plans |
| Kenedy County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Kleberg County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Maverick County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| McMullen County | 10 or fewer | 11 plans |
| San Patricio County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| Willacy County | 10 or fewer | 34 plans |
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 →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your plan is ending. Get your 2027 replacement options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.
Other Wellcare plans ending or leaving counties in Texas
- Wellcare Giveback (HMO)H0174-019 · Ending · at least 5,744 members
- Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS)H4506-003 · Leaving some counties · at least 3,705 members
- Wellcare Giveback (HMO)H0174-018 · Ending · at least 3,146 members
- Wellcare Simple (HMO)H5294-011 · Ending · at least 3,026 members
- Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)H5294-015 · Ending · at least 2,246 members
- Wellcare Simple (HMO)H0174-010 · Leaving some counties · at least 1,504 members
- Wellcare Assist (HMO)H0174-009 · Ending · at least 1,491 members
- Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)H7323-012 · Ending · at least 1,308 members