Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026
Wellcare Giveback is not offered under this ID in 2027
H1664Contract006Plan
HMO-POS · served 9 counties in Missouri in 2026
Run by Home State Health Plan, Inc. (contract H1664), sold as Wellcare, owned by Centene Corporation
CMS crosswalk: members move into H1664-001
Wellcare Giveback (H1664-006) is not offered under this ID in 2027: the CMS plan crosswalk of October 1, 2026 moves its members into Wellcare Simple (H1664-001), which is sold in every county it served. 284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellcare Giveback | Wellcare Simple | renamed |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $7,000 | $7,100 | ▲up $100 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | $80 | none | ▼dropped |
| Specialist visit | $40 copay | $25 copay | ▼down $15 |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $130 copay | ▲up $15 |
| Hospital stay, in network | $375 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | $325 a day for days 1–9, then $0 a day for days 10–90 | ▼down $250for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–60, then $0 a day for days 61–100 | $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 | $275 copay | $300 copay | ▲up $25 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $350 a year | not offered | ▼dropped |
| Counties served | 9 | 49 | ▲up 40 |
| 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 | 49% of the cost | ▲up 24 points |
| Drug tier 4, injectable drugs | 44% of the cost | 1% of the cost | ▼down 43 points |
| 8 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $100 a year | $100 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | not offered | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 119 | moves into H1664-001 |
| St. Louis City, MO | 40 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Jefferson, MO | 33 | moves into H1664-001 |
| St. Charles, MO | 32 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Franklin, MO | 28 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Lincoln, MO | 11 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Crawford, MO | fewer than 11 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Warren, MO | fewer than 11 | moves into H1664-001 |
| Washington, MO | fewer than 11 | moves into H1664-001 |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
What else should you check?
- 2027 plans in St. Louis, MOThe 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