Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk

Wellcare Health Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. (H4073)

H4073Contract

A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare

3 plans in 2027 (4 in 2026) · 6,673 members in September 2026

Offers plans in 2027

2026 rating: 3.5 of 5

Wellcare Health Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H4073, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (4 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 6,673 people were in its plans in September 2026.

What plans does H4073 offer for 2027?

All 3 plans, by plan number
Plan	Type	Monthly premium	Out-of-pocket limit	Area	For 2027
Wellcare SimpleH4073-001	HMO-POS	$0	$6,700	71 counties	renews
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual ReserveH4073-003	HMO-POS D-SNP	$13.30	$9,250	71 counties	renews
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual LibertyH4073-004	HMO-POS D-SNP	$0	$9,850	71 counties	takes in other plans

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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 37 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:

Lowest-rated measures	Stars
Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled	2
Reducing the Risk of Falling	2
Getting Needed Care	2
Rating of Health Care Quality	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
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?

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