Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync, 2027
H0174Contract023Plan
HMO D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 6 counties in Texas
Run by Wellcare of Texas, Inc. (contract H0174), sold as Wellcare, owned by Centene Corporation
Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (H0174-023) costs $0 a month in 2027, down $4.80 from 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,850 ($9,250 in 2026). In 2026 it was called Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync. It takes in the members of H0174-006, H5294-010.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync | Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync | renamed |
| Monthly premium | $4.80 | $0 | ▼down $4.80 |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,850 | ▲up $600 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Hospital stay, in network | $2,010 a stay | $2,160 a stay | ▲up $150for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–70, then $0 a day for days 71–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–70, then $0 a day for days 71–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | $1,152 a year | ▲added |
| Drug tier 1, generic | $19 | $15 | ▼down $4 |
| Drug tier 2, preferred brand | $20 | 25% of the cost | changed |
| Drug tier 3, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 45% of the cost | ▲up 20 points |
| Drug tier 4, injectable drugs | $100 | 15% of the cost | changed |
| 12 lines do not change | |||
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Specialist visit | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | $4,000 a year | $4,000 a year | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $400 a year | $400 a year | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $1,000 a year | $1,000 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 6 | 6 | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 6, select care drugs | $0 | $0 | no change |
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 benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Generic | $19 | $15 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Preferred Brand | $20 | 25% of the cost | 20% of the cost |
| Tier 3 | Non-Preferred Drug | 25% of the cost | 45% of the cost | 42% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Injectable Drugs | $100 | 15% of the cost | 0% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 6 | Select Care Drugs | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 22 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 2 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 19 the same. On the premium, 21 the same.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 22 dual-eligible special needs plans
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 6 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
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Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which 2026 plans move into it, and what changes for their members?
For 2027 this plan takes in the members of 2 other plans, beside its own 123 members. In 2027 it costs $0 a month with a $9,850 limit; each row compares that with the plan its members had in 2026.
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Members who move | Premium 2026 | Premium change | Limit 2026 | Limit change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Dual LibertyH0174-006 | 6,963 | 235 | $4.80 | ▼down $4.80 | $9,250 | ▲up $600 |
| Wellcare Dual LibertyH5294-010 | 5,241 | 169 | $4.80 | ▼down $4.80 | $9,250 | ▲up $600 |
Only the members of Wellcare Dual Liberty (H0174-006) who live in the 1 county where this plan is sold move into it (235 of its 6,963 members); in its other 44 counties the plan ends and members choose a new one. What happens where.
Only the members of Wellcare Dual Liberty (H5294-010) who live in the 3 counties where this plan is sold move into it (169 of its 5,241 members); in its other 53 counties the plan ends and members choose a new one. What happens where.
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); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision). Each moving plan's own page lists every line that changes for its members.
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H0174-023
- Legal name of the contract
- Wellcare of Texas, Inc.
- Sold as
- Wellcare
- Parent company
- Centene Corporation
- Plan type
- HMO D-SNP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 4 of 5 overall; health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 123
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- go.wellcare.com/Medicare
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); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Collin, TXWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every Wellcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 10 plans of contract H0174Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.