Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Sunflower State Health Plan, Inc. (H6550)
H6550Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 2,088 members in September 2026
Sunflower State Health Plan, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H6550, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 2,088 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H6550 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH6550-003 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 53 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual AccessH6550-004 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 53 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty SyncH6550-009 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 53 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 1 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 1 |
| Rating of Health Care Quality | 1 |
| Annual Flu Vaccine | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 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