Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026
Wellcare Simple is not offered under this ID in 2027
H1416Contract071Plan
HMO-POS · served 45 counties in Mississippi in 2026
Run by Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (contract H1416), sold as Wellcare, owned by Centene Corporation
CMS crosswalk: renews as H1416-086
Wellcare Simple (H1416-071) is not offered under this ID in 2027: the CMS plan crosswalk of October 1, 2026 moves its members into Wellcare Simple (H1416-086) (the plan renews under a new ID), which is sold in every county it served. 5,680 people were enrolled in it in September 2026; they can also choose another plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026.
What changes for its members in Wellcare Simple?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-network out-of-pocket limit, by county | $5,500 | $7,200 to $8,200 | ▲up $2,700 at the top |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Emergency room (best in its area) | $130 copay | $115 copay | ▼down $15 |
| Hospital stay, in network (best in its area) | $350 a day for days 1–8, then $0 a day for days 9–90 | $475 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | ▲up $625for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network (best in its area) | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–50, then $0 a day for days 51–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–60, then $0 a day for days 61–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Ground ambulance, in network (best in its area) | $300 copay | $350 copay | ▲up $50 |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit (best in its area) | $3,000 a year | $2,000 a year | ▼down $1,000 |
| Drug tier 1, generic | $5 | $10 | ▲up $5 |
| Drug tier 2, preferred brand | $10 | 25% of the cost | changed |
| Drug tier 3, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 46% of the cost | ▲up 21 points |
| Drug tier 4, injectable drugs | 42% of the cost | 1% of the cost | ▼down 41 points |
| 11 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly (best in its area) | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit (best in its area) | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit (best in its area) | $25 copay | $25 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network (best in its area) | none | none | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit (best in its area) | $100 a year | $100 a year | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears (best in its area) | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly (best in its area) | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Counties served | 45 | 45 | 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 plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); 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. Your plan's Annual Notice of Change is the letter that confirms your 2027 plan; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What can members do, and by when?
- If you do nothing
- You are moved into Wellcare Simple on January 1, 2027.
- October 15 to December 7, 2026
- Open enrollment: choose another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a drug plan, instead.
- January 1 to March 31, 2027
- Medicare Advantage open enrollment: switch once to another Medicare Advantage plan or to Original Medicare.
Source: Medicare.gov, “Special enrollment periods” and “Joining a plan” (read Oct. 7, 2026).
Where did its members live?
Where its members lived in September 2026; each county and state page lists the 2027 plans sold there.
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds, MS | 1,310 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Rankin, MS | 506 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Madison, MS | 370 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Simpson, MS | 259 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Warren, MS | 212 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Lauderdale, MS | 208 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Jones, MS | 204 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Holmes, MS | 164 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Smith, MS | 154 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Scott, MS | 153 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Forrest, MS | 134 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Yazoo, MS | 124 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Jasper, MS | 116 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Copiah, MS | 112 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Washington, MS | 110 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Jefferson Davis, MS | 97 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Newton, MS | 97 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Wayne, MS | 88 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Attala, MS | 87 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Clarke, MS | 87 | moves into H1416-086 |
Show the other 25 counties
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, MS | 86 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Grenada, MS | 85 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Leake, MS | 84 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Lamar, MS | 70 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Neshoba, MS | 59 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Covington, MS | 58 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Lawrence, MS | 58 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Leflore, MS | 56 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Bolivar, MS | 51 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Pike, MS | 51 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Sunflower, MS | 47 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Marion, MS | 46 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Carroll, MS | 44 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Walthall, MS | 38 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Claiborne, MS | 32 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Kemper, MS | 32 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Coahoma, MS | 24 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Perry, MS | 24 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Tallahatchie, MS | 23 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Montgomery, MS | 22 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Greene, MS | 21 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Stone, MS | 21 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Humphreys, MS | 19 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Yalobusha, MS | 19 | moves into H1416-086 |
| Quitman, MS | fewer than 11 | moves into H1416-086 |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
What else should you check?
- 2027 plans in Hinds, MSThe plans you can join instead
- Wellcare plans for 2027Plans the same company still offers
- Every plan not offered in 2027764 Medicare Advantage and drug plans