Wellpoint Medicare plans in 2027
Wellpoint, a brand of Elevance Health, Inc., offers 53 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 (50 plans in 2026) in 7 states. 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027, each with fewer than 11 members in September 2026 (CMS hides smaller counts). Its plans that continue also leave some counties, where 397 of their members lived.
What changes for Wellpoint in 2027?
| Under the brand | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | 50 | 53 | ▲up 3 |
| States | 8 | 7 | ▼down 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
States it leaves for 2027: South Carolina.
Which contracts does Wellpoint sell under?
| Contract (legal name) | Plans 2027 | Area of its largest plan | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Insurance CompanyH8849 | 23 | 139 counties | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc.H5828 | 9 | 95 counties | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Texas, Inc.H2593 | 8 | 83 counties | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Health Plans, Inc.H1423 | 6 | 3 counties | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint West Virginia , Inc.H1212 | 3 | 43 counties | not rated (too new) |
| Wellpoint New Jersey, Inc.H3240 | 3 | 21 counties | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Iowa, Inc.H0907 | 1 | 99 counties | 3 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025).
Which Wellpoint plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | States |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Medicare AdvantageH2687-001 | fewer than 11 | South Carolina |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
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