Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellcare of Iowa, Inc. (H1862)
H1862Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
4 plans in 2027 (4 in 2026) · 13,020 members in September 2026
Wellcare of Iowa, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H1862, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 4 plans (4 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 13,020 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H1862 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual Liberty SyncH1862-003 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 76 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual AccessH1862-004 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $24.60 | $9,850 | 76 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare SimpleH1862-005 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,400 | 76 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual ReserveH1862-006 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $7,100 | 76 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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is not rated (too little data) (health plan not rated, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 22 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 2 |
| 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 |
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 4 |
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