Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellcare Health Insurance Company of Kentucky, Inc (H3975)
H3975Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
2 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 3,610 members in September 2026
Wellcare Health Insurance Company of Kentucky, Inc is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H3975, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (3 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 3,610 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3975 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple OpenH3975-001 | PPO | $0 | $7,500 | 120 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync OpenH3975-004 | PPO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 120 counties | renews |
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 Patriot Giveback OpenH3975-002 | 290 | 120 |
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 2.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 38 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 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 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 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