Is Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO) (H5779-011) ending in 2027?

What this means for you

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.

Dates that matter

1. Annual Notice of Change mailed

   By September 30, 2026

   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

   October 15 – December 7, 2026

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

   How it works →

3. Special Enrollment Period

   December 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027

   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

   63 days after coverage ends

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

5. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

   January 1 – March 31, 2027

   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 Wellcare plans ending or leaving counties in Illinois

• Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)H1416-009 · Leaving some counties · at least 5,203 members
• Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS)H1416-082 · Leaving some counties · at least 484 members