Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Superior Healthplan, Inc. (H5294)
H5294Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
10 plans in 2027 (14 in 2026) · 16,609 members in September 2026
Superior Healthplan, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H5294, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 10 plans (14 in 2026); 4 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 16,609 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H5294 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual LibertyH5294-010 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 11 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Patriot SimpleH5294-014 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 51 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare SimpleH5294-017 | HMO | $0 | $4,400 | 7 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH5294-018 | HMO | $0 | $4,500 | 29 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-021 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 9 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-022 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 13 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-023 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 15 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-024 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 16 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-025 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 30 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH5294-026 | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 65 counties | new plan |
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 SimpleH5294-011 | 3,043 | 18 |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH5294-015 | 2,518 | 98 |
| Wellcare AssistH5294-016 | 733 | 30 |
| Wellcare AssistH5294-013 | 564 | 19 |
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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 2 |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
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