Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellcare of Texas, Inc. (H0174)
H0174Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
11 plans in 2027 (17 in 2026) · 52,606 members in September 2026
Wellcare of Texas, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H0174, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 11 plans (17 in 2026); 6 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 52,606 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H0174 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual AccessH0174-004 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 94 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-010 | HMO | $0 | $3,500 | 15 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-014 | HMO | $0 | $4,500 | 11 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-015 | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 5 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-016 | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 1 county | renews |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual ReserveH0174-022 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,450 | 100 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH0174-023 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 6 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH0174-024 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 8 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH0174-025 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 14 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH0174-026 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 53 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual LibertyH0174-027 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 24 counties | renews in fewer counties |
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).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-019 | 5,759 | 17 |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-018 | 3,166 | 7 |
| Wellcare AssistH0174-009 | 1,528 | 22 |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-017 | 1,118 | 7 |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-020 | 892 | 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-021 | 414 | 1 |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement | 2 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Wellcare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter