Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Buckeye Community Health Plan, Inc. (H0908)
H0908Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
0 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 8,759 members in September 2026
Buckeye Community Health Plan, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H0908, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 0 plans (6 in 2026); 4 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 8,759 people were in its plans in September 2026.
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH0908-003 | 4,502 | 88 |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH0908-006 | 1,335 | 88 |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH0908-001 | 1,087 | 88 |
| Wellcare AssistH0908-004 | 1,024 | 88 |
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 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 1 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Rating of Health Care Quality | 1 |
| Care Coordination | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 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
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